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What Is The Right Dosage Of Mox For Fever In Children?
Question: Hello Doctor,
My daughter's pediatrician has prescribed antibiotics Mox for 7 days as her fever kept recurring for more 5 days. Our family doctor however mentioned that Mox course duration should be 5 days. Just wanted to verify with you what is the right dose? 5 days or 7 days. Thanks.
My daughter's pediatrician has prescribed antibiotics Mox for 7 days as her fever kept recurring for more 5 days. Our family doctor however mentioned that Mox course duration should be 5 days. Just wanted to verify with you what is the right dose? 5 days or 7 days. Thanks.
Brief Answer:
Duration depends on the indication
Detailed Answer:
Hi...The duration of antibiotic depends on the indication for which it is being given.
If it is just for upper respiratory infection then it is for 7 days
If it is for otitis media or middle era infection or streptococcal pharyngitis then the duration of the treatment is for 10 days.
Never it is 5 days.
I suggest you follow the prescription of your pediatrician and continue it for total 7 days.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Duration depends on the indication
Detailed Answer:
Hi...The duration of antibiotic depends on the indication for which it is being given.
If it is just for upper respiratory infection then it is for 7 days
If it is for otitis media or middle era infection or streptococcal pharyngitis then the duration of the treatment is for 10 days.
Never it is 5 days.
I suggest you follow the prescription of your pediatrician and continue it for total 7 days.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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