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Can Theraflu Be Given For High Fever And Flu In A 9-year-old?
My granddaughter is 9 and has the flu and has 103 temp. She lives in Georgia and the emergency room gave her a prescription but the pharmacy is closed. The nurse told her mother that the over the counter thermaflu (I may be spelling it wrong) has many of the same things. Her mother said the bottle says for children 10 and over. Is it safe for my granddaughter to take this and , if so, how much is safe for her to take.
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In viral influenza infection, Tamiflu prescribed only if condition more severe. It has side effect like vomiting and gastritis. So if needed antacid also need to be prescribed along with it. Kindly provide your prescription photo for giving more comment. Tamiflu taken only if prescribed by doctor. Before that rule out bacterial infection as well by CBC and throat swab culture if needed. Consult physician for examination.
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Can Theraflu Be Given For High Fever And Flu In A 9-year-old?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. In viral influenza infection, Tamiflu prescribed only if condition more severe. It has side effect like vomiting and gastritis. So if needed antacid also need to be prescribed along with it. Kindly provide your prescription photo for giving more comment. Tamiflu taken only if prescribed by doctor. Before that rule out bacterial infection as well by CBC and throat swab culture if needed. Consult physician for examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.