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Mom of a 3 yr 6 m old boy3 weeks ago

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Hie wanted to ask my father is diagnosed with TB and my son 3 year old is prescribed isoniazid medicine for prevention..He is not diagnosed with TB still regular medicine is prescribed 100 mg isoniazid medicine.. previously I was giving the dissolvable medicine now doctor gave another medicine.wanted to confirm is it right medicine for 3 year old for prevention of TB

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Author of questionMom of a 3 yr 6 m old boy2 weeks ago

A. I m not doubting doctor ..kindly check I have written that previously some other medicine was given which was dissolvable now it is different.i wanted to know is this same for 3 year old..TB medicine are given at govt hospital just need to clarify there is no error by the team which gave medicine.Doctor only prescribe medicine it is given by somebody else so wanted to check

RashmiMom of a 11 yr 1 m old girl3 weeks ago

A. If your doctor has prescribed you some medicine it would be right only I don’t think so you should doubt your doctor because at the end of the day you’re taking treatment doctor directly to advise the most suitable medicine that you can use for your child

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