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Baby not taking Azithromycin 200mg ml/5m
Doctor prescribed azithromycin 200mg/5ml to my 9 month son 9 kg weight 2.5 ml 2 times a day for whooping cough. But he refused to take because of bad taste .he vomit all..
How to give hime that he take medicine properly .
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Itâs not uncommon for babies to reject the taste of Azithromycin, especially since it can be quite bitter. In this case, your doctorâs dosage seems appropriate for your child's weight and age. Vomiting right after taking the dose can reduce its effectiveness, so itâs important to find a way to ensure the medicine is taken properly.
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Use a medicine syringe or dropper to gently squirt the dose into the side of your babyâs cheek (not directly on the tongue), a little at a time. You can chill the syrup slightly in the refrigerator if the label permits â this can help reduce the bitter taste. Offer a quick follow-up with a small spoon of sweet puree or juice (if your baby has already started solids) to mask the aftertaste.
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Try giving it with dropper instilling the drops sideways rather than directly on the tongue.
Can also try to mix it with milk/fruit purees and give.
Change the brand of medicine if nothing works
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Hello, I understand your concern
It’s common for babies to resist medicines, especially when they’re unwell. Azithromycin is important to treat whooping cough and protect others around.
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Use a dropper or oral syringe: It allows better control than a spoon. Place the tip inside the cheek (between gum and cheek pouch), not directly on the tongue.Give small amounts slowly to avoid gagging or spitting.
Try when baby is calm and alert: Avoid giving when crying heavily.Try 15–30 minutes after a short nap or feeding.
Mix with a small amount of sweet puree (if advised): If the baby is on solids, you can mix the dose in a spoon of fruit puree (like banana or apple) — but only if your pediatrician allows. Never mix the entire dose in a bottle — baby may not finish it.
Try distraction: Use a favorite toy, video, or sing a song to keep baby distracted.
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Avoid: Forcing with a spoon or tilting the head backward (risk of choking).
Mixing with milk or formula — may affect medicine absorption or lead to incomplete dosing.
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Mix it the 20ml of milk
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Check the flavor, its available in 2-3 different flavors., and try giving it with a syringe. It goes back in the throat and less chances of vomitting
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Dr. Santosh Bangar
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Ahmednagar
Use dropper... otherwise get other flavour of different brand
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Dr. Rahul Kamble
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
U can try with different flavours brand.
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Dr. Gopal Raut
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Hyderabad
•If the baby is rejecting the full dose, give it in small parts over 5–10 minutes.
•Wipe gently and comfort in between.
• Use cartoons, music, a toy, or a game to distract.
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Dr. Anjali Maini
Pediatrician
33 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Give the medicine and immediately follow with milk or any of his favourite drink - few sips should do. It will wash off the medicine from the mouth before the baby even realises the taste of it. Often fresh orange juice should do the trick
Other idea could be mixing in a fruit puree
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
U can mix in milk and give
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Give slowly with dropper .
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Dr. Cyril John D'souza
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
Mix with honey and try
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If still not accepting change brand
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