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Rheumatic heart problem
Is there any tablet which is replacement of penidure 12 lakh. I am taking this injection from the age of 5 year
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If u really need penicillin prophylaxis, tablet is available as a replacement of injection but u have to take it daily.
consult your cardiologist
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Dr. Ganesh Nallur Shivu
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You should consult a cardiologist and undergo echocardiography. this will tell us if you are having significant valvular disease requiring you to continue the injection. Usually the penidure is taken till 18 years.
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