What Are The Repercussions Of Taking Extra Dosage Of Azithromycin?

Posted on Fri, 23 Dec 2016

Question: My wife gave my 8year old son azithromicin this morning at 8:30 and I accidentally gave him another dose this evening at 9:20 he seems ok but I just want to make sure.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No harm. No need to worry.

Detailed Answer:
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An extra dose of azithromycin is permissible and would not cause any harm. You need not worry.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY