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Antibiotic within short interval -5yrs
My 5 yrs daughter is having cough cold and fever with throat cong. Doctor prescribed cough syrup, paraceramol and nebulizer. Also prescribed Advent syrup only if fever cont. after 3 days along with cong. My question- she had the same problem 20 days back and she took Advent forte antibiotic for 7 days. So is it safe to have one more course of advent within 20 days?
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Dr. Pandurang Sawant
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Pune
No need to give give antibiotics unless
Baby is so weak , high grade fever, Baby looks ill between 2fever episodes
Just give cough syrp. One nasal drop and fever medicine
And just wait for more 3 days
Cough fever and running nose will clear
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If above problen persist till next 4days then consult with nearest good pediateician
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Dr. Harshil Savalia
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Any antibiotic with an appropriate dose and duration is safe as is your case. So no worries. Warm Regards
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