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What Is The Dosage Of Azithral Syrup For Throat Infection?
Question: My daughter is 8 years old weight 34 kg. She is suffering from throat infection. Pls suggest me proper dose and proper mg of azhithral syrup for her. Thanks
Brief Answer:
Dose is 10-12 mg/kg/day
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The dose of Azithromycin for upper respiratory tract infection in this age is 10-12 mg/kg/day. It should be given once a day, before or after the meal. The syrup comes in a strength of 200 mg/5 ml and tablet in 250 mg/500 mg.
There can be abdominal discomfort or loose motion with Azithromycin. It's advised to take this medicine only after prescribed by a Pediatrician.
Regards
Dose is 10-12 mg/kg/day
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The dose of Azithromycin for upper respiratory tract infection in this age is 10-12 mg/kg/day. It should be given once a day, before or after the meal. The syrup comes in a strength of 200 mg/5 ml and tablet in 250 mg/500 mg.
There can be abdominal discomfort or loose motion with Azithromycin. It's advised to take this medicine only after prescribed by a Pediatrician.
Regards
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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