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How Long Should Bactoclav Be Given For Treatment Of Fever In A Child?
Hi Doctor my son had fever for three days . I gave him Medomol on third day as it was not reducing I consulted doc and he changed Medomol and also gave Bactclov dry syrup for 5 days. I have used Bactclov for three days on first day itself my son recovered my question is do I need to continue it for two more days
Mon, 24 Dec 2018
Hi,
Bactclov is antibiotics. Though most of the fever in children is caused by viral infection and do not need antibiotics.
However, if this has been started you should complete the course as advised by a doctor even if the fever is settled.
Using antibiotics for short duration may induce resistance to them so it's necessary to complete the course.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman , General & Family Physician
Bactclov is antibiotics. Though most of the fever in children is caused by viral infection and do not need antibiotics.
However, if this has been started you should complete the course as advised by a doctor even if the fever is settled.
Using antibiotics for short duration may induce resistance to them so it's necessary to complete the course.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman , General & Family Physician
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