Hi, can we stop taking antibiotic after 1st dose if misdiagnosed? Doctor prescribed antibiotic on fourth day of cold symptoms to my daughter for fever, sore throat and enlarged tonsils. But fever subsided that day itself. Does she need to complete the antibiotic course or can stop after 1st dose?

2 Answers

ExpertDr Bandana JoshiAyurvedic Physician2 years ago

A. You should complete the course of medicine as tonsillitis needs to be treated and at home saline water gargles twice a day and give soft foods and warm liquids take care

Dr Avani TiwariMom of a 2 yr 1 m old girl2 years ago

A. sore throat can also cause rheumatic fever in your baby so complete the course. never mess with an antibiotic.

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