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Can Emox Be Safely Given For Chicken Pox?
my child 8 years old got chicken pox from his classmate .More blisters are coming on his stomache , face , head and legs.The doctor prescribed anti histamine syrup and calamine lotion plus adole.I also saw some blisters which is going to be infected so my self i started giving him emox ( amoxiciline) syrup.Is that dangerous.should i stop it.should i consult the doctor.plz help
Fri, 11 Mar 2016
Hi,
Chicken pox is a viral infection and is self limiting.
We should give symptomatic treatment for relief of fever, itching, pain.
Antibiotic is of no value but you are rightly thought of giving amoxiciline as there is always super added bacterial infection in pox.
It is advisable to give this medicine after consulting your doctor for proper dosage and duration.
Ok and take care.
Chicken pox is a viral infection and is self limiting.
We should give symptomatic treatment for relief of fever, itching, pain.
Antibiotic is of no value but you are rightly thought of giving amoxiciline as there is always super added bacterial infection in pox.
It is advisable to give this medicine after consulting your doctor for proper dosage and duration.
Ok and take care.
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