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Is It Safe To Take Calpol Along With Zithromax?

I've given my son his first 5ml dose of Zithromax for an ear infection before bed. His ear has been sore & I've been regularly giving him some calpol too (well within recommended dosage). Now I'm reading the small print & noticing I should have consulted the doctor if my child is taking or has taken any other medication recently along with the Zithromax. I'm just checking that the calpol & Zithromax combination are ok?
Fri, 10 Feb 2017
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello!
I have been through your question.
Related your concern you shouldn't worry because that it is known that azithromycin and paracetamol don't exist any data to have interaction between them. So, what I suggest is only to give your child Calpol not less than 4-6 hour between,if need it and continue to give the dose of zithromax based on your son weight.
I hope my answer help you.
I wish your son a quick recovery.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Uppari Mallesh's  Response
paracetamol(calpol) is relatively safe drug...It can be given along with Azithromycin...No need to worry unless severe side effects apperas...if any problem like rashes/breathing problem/abdominal pain appears u need to consult your doctor again.
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Is It Safe To Take Calpol Along With Zithromax?

Hello! I have been through your question. Related your concern you shouldn t worry because that it is known that azithromycin and paracetamol don t exist any data to have interaction between them. So, what I suggest is only to give your child Calpol not less than 4-6 hour between,if need it and continue to give the dose of zithromax based on your son weight. I hope my answer help you. I wish your son a quick recovery.