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Azithromycin for g6pd deficient baby
My baby is 7 weeks old doctor prescribed azithromycin for his cough. But I forgot to mention to him that my baby is g6pd deficient. Can anyone please tell me if azithtomycin is safe drug for him. Thank you
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Dear  Mother Greetings of the day ! 🔴Your complaint  and your concern is noted. 🔵To give an expert advice in this case, you have to provide additional medical information.     🟡 So book for a  Consultation at   the earliest .     🟢Wish you a  speedy & happy recovery      With regards            Dr.Anil Nair MD             Senior General Physician,               Senior Paediatrician &Neonatologist                                   &                  Senior Counseling Psychologist                                                           
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