Cold and congestion

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Cold and congestion

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Is levofloxin ok to give to kids. Any side effects of this antibiotic? My son has severe cold and congestion. Thanks

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Dr. Venkat Raghav General Physician 7 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Venkat Raghav

General Physician 7 yrs exp Bangalore

Hello... Don't give antibiotics on your own.. Livofloxacin is a quinolone... Higher antibiotic. More common cause for cold is viral infection .. Simply giving antibiotics lead to drug resistance consult pediatrician ,doctor will examine him.. Antibiotics only works if it's bacterial infection.

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