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Can I Use Same Medication For Similar Symptoms?
hi i have i question .3 days ago took my son of 5 years age and the doctor gave him this me this medication gentak( gentamicin sulfate ophthalmic ointment usp, 0.3 % and my is much beter but my other son of 27 months has the same simptomus , can i put this madication at my son
Wed, 29 May 2019
Hi,
No....it is quite unsafe to do so. Pediatric doses for different medicines are different and are according to body weight. Side effects may creep in. Even the indications and management protocols differ.
Please see a pediatrician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
No....it is quite unsafe to do so. Pediatric doses for different medicines are different and are according to body weight. Side effects may creep in. Even the indications and management protocols differ.
Please see a pediatrician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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