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In her late 70's my mother is having cough for last few days. Now fever has subsided. She takes RECOFAST plus for cold but you think a safe ANTIBIOTIC can be given to prevent any infection? Thanks.
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Well u can go for broad spectrum antibiotics Like cephalosporins Taxim 200 bd is fine Hope it’s useful ☺️
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