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Child teeth 1000mg

2018-01-03 07:53:13
My 5 yr old daughter is having rotten molar teeth. Got the x-ray done. Molar Teeth is having deep cavity. Doctor has written sporidex ds 250 mg four times a day for 3 days before rct. Is it fine to give 1000mg per day to 5 yr old? Very high dose isn't it..
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Hi thanks for writing to Practo.  It's right dose. Don't worry.  We calculate dose according to weight. Considering baby is at least 20 kg this dose is perfect.

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