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Cold and cough in g6pd deficient baby

2024-10-02 10:23:40
My son is g6pd deficient and has cough and runny nose.. his chest is clear.. but he is crying a lot.. not eating anything.. not even drinking water.. just breastmilk.. dr has given him amoxicillin.. I am not sure about it.. please tell if its safe in g6pd deficiency
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It’s seems to be viral, amoxicillin is not safe in g6pd deficiency..

Answered2024-10-09 08:43:36

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Seems viral infection

Answered2024-10-08 07:31:48

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Viral infections don't need antibiotics. Amoxicillin should not be given to g6pd deficient individuals. Can cause hemolysis.

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If there is no fever don’t give antibiotics.. Cough nd cold it’s viral thing it will take some time.. use home remedies nd saline nasal drops.. Don’t use amoxicillin it can cause acute hemolysis.:

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