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Cold and congestion

2016-09-21 09:58:47
Is levofloxin ok to give to kids. Any side effects of this antibiotic? My son has severe cold and congestion. Thanks
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Hello... Don't give antibiotics on your own.. Livofloxacin is a quinolone... Higher antibiotic. More common cause for cold is viral infection .. Simply giving antibiotics lead to drug resistance consult pediatrician ,doctor will examine him.. Antibiotics only works if it's bacterial infection.

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