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Typhoid fever

2021-04-13 15:01:28
My 2 yr old child has been diagnosed with typhoid fever... it has been 6 days since she got unwell... today after taking test we came to know abt typhoid... so we started with cefpodoxime oral suspension 100 mg 5 ml per day for 7 days.... i want to know is this correct dosage and correct medicine for her? her weight is 9.5 kg.... its been 6 days so i dont want further complications or delay in her treatment and want her to get well soon... pls guide as soon as possible
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Dose is correct.

Answered2021-04-13 15:17:18

YESNO

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Yes. If fever doesn’t settle then IV antibiotics might be better

Answered2021-04-14 02:28:09

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