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Cepodem 100 mg syrup
Can cepodem 100mg syrup be given to 2 year old for cold & fever.
How much should be administered? Please help .
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viral fever doesn't get cure with antibiotics use
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Give antibiotic only after consultation and physical examination by pediatrician. Most of the cold are viral - which does not require antibiotic.
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Dr. Nikhil Rajvanshi
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Bikaner
Cepodem is an antibiotic and is not typically recommended for treating common colds, coughs, or fevers caused by viral infections, as antibiotics don’t work against viruses. Overusing antibiotics can lead to resistance and may not be safe without proper medical guidance.
If your child has a persistent fever, cough, or symptoms that seem more severe, it’s best to consult with a pediatrician. They can determine if an antibiotic like Cepodem is necessary or if other treatments are more appropriate based on your child’s symptoms.
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Depends on weight
But not required if fever stops within 3 days
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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5 yrs exp
Rajkot
You can give . If there is infection
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Dr. Siddharth Kumar
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
Cepodem is basically an antibiotic...u can give trial of syp montair LC kid for cold and syp calpol for fever, if fever duration is less than 2 days.
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provide me the weight of the child for doses.
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