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Azithromycin 200mg/5ml dosage
Doctor give azithromycin 200mg/5ml to take 2.5 ml 2 times a day for 3 days for cough and whooping (once in a day ) to my 9 month old son .
Please suggest is it okay to give him same dose
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Azithromycin is safe and effective when given correctly. It helps reduce bacterial load and also prevents spread if it’s pertussis.
Your doctor has prescribed the correct dosage. Complete the full course, even if symptoms improve early.
Next Steps
Shake the bottle well before each use.
Give the dose with a clean medicine dropper or spoon.
Give on an empty stomach (ideally 1 hour before or 2 hours after food), but if baby refuses, giving with food is okay.
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Watch for side effects:
Common: Loose stools, mild stomach upset, rash.
Rare but urgent:
Vomiting repeatedly
Rash with swelling or difficulty breathing
Excessive sleepiness or irritability
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Ya correct dose only give once daily for 3-5 days .
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Usually we give 10mg per kg so plz mention your kid weight
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Dr. Jyothi
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2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Please mention weight of the child
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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8 yrs exp
Pune
What is the weight of your child ?
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