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Can Amoxicillin Be Given For Cough, Cold And Fever?

hi My daughter got cold,cough fever and for 5 days I gave her ibubrofen and benedryl afterwards doctor suggested Amoxicilin..My son got infected since 2 days ,got cough and cold, coughing heavily so I started giving him too Amoxicilin.. But am doubtful whether its fine to give him Amoxicilin or not.. Can you please clarify..

Mon, 3 Mar 2014
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Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,
I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that your doctor has advised Amoxicillin to your child dont worry Amoxicillin is safest drug can be given to children , in fever , cold cough,
You can give him also , if he wont get releif in 3 days then consult physician for that
Hope this will help you.
Wishing him good health
Regards
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
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Can Amoxicillin Be Given For Cough, Cold And Fever?

Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that your doctor has advised Amoxicillin to your child dont worry Amoxicillin is safest drug can be given to children , in fever , cold cough, You can give him also , if he wont get releif in 3 days then consult physician for that Hope this will help you. Wishing him good health Regards Dr. Priyanka tiwari