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Suggest Dosage For Azithromycin And Doxycycline
Question: day before yest i had to XXXXXXX thru water coz of the rains. people have recommended taking dose of Doxycycline 200mg or Azithromycin 500mg to prevent leptospirosis.
Brief Answer:
Its not mandatory
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
Its not mandatory to take antibiotics to prevent leptospirosis in heavy rains. In fact it may have unnecessary side effects.
Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Its not mandatory
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
Its not mandatory to take antibiotics to prevent leptospirosis in heavy rains. In fact it may have unnecessary side effects.
Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Doctor. this was helpful. So i will not take it then.
Have a nice evening!
Have a nice evening!
Brief Answer:
Yes you will be fine
Detailed Answer:
Yes you will be fine.
Dr Vaishalee
Yes you will be fine
Detailed Answer:
Yes you will be fine.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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