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Can AZITHRAL Be Used As A Precaution For Lung Infection ?
can AZITHRAL 500 used as a precaution of lung infection ? My dad admitted due to infection and my family visit him daily worried we will be infected , dad got the infection from hospital . Can I give this medicine to my mum who is 85 years old ? Thank You Regards
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Yes, you can give azithromycin to your mother to prevent cross infection.
Azithromycin is given routinely for prophylaxis purpose.
Also ask her to wear mask during hospital visit. And avoid unnecessary hospital visits.
Ask her to avoid fasting, eat healthy and drink plenty of fluids.
Along with the drug, she should also follow these measures to prevent cross infection.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Yes, you can give azithromycin to your mother to prevent cross infection.
Azithromycin is given routinely for prophylaxis purpose.
Also ask her to wear mask during hospital visit. And avoid unnecessary hospital visits.
Ask her to avoid fasting, eat healthy and drink plenty of fluids.
Along with the drug, she should also follow these measures to prevent cross infection.
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