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Having Dental Infection. Prescribed With Augmentin. Is This Medicine Safe For Kids?

Posted on Thu, 14 Nov 2013

Question: My daughter XXXXXXX had a dental infection and suffering with pain. I took her to the dentist. The doctor removed the puss from the swollen area of the infection via injection. He had prescribed the following medicine,
1. IBUCLIN JUNIOR (1-0-1)
2. mox kidtab 125 MG (1-0-1)
3. AUGMENTIN 375 (1-0-1)

When i searched in the web about AUGMENTIN 375, i noted that it not preferred for children < 12 years. Please let me know if it is ok to go ahead with this tablet OR equivalent tablet that is safe for the kids of 8 year old.

Answered by Dr. E Venkata Ramana (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
it is safe and okay to go ahead with Augmentin 375

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,

Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.

Augmentin 375 mg contains amoxicillin and clavulanic acid and it is safe in children even from the age of 3 months.

Therefore I suggest you that Augmentin 375 is safe and it is okay to continue as part in the treatment of dental infection in your child.

Hope I have answered your query, if you have any clarification please let me know.

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar