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Cough n trhought infection

2018-01-17 12:04:30
Can I give cefixime 50 mg - 5ml twise a day For my 5 months old boy... pediatrics doc suggested.....
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Hi thanks for writing to Practo.  Please do not self medicate such small babies that too with antibiotic, without knowledge of same. You may give nasal saline drops and get baby seen by pediatrician.

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