my baby had loose motions so doc prescribed znd drops but suddenly he got high fever so I took him to nearby pediatrician and he changed the medicines and gave antibiotic for fever and loose motions.. is it OK to leave early medicine course halfway and start new medicine... also I just gave one dose of antibiotic to baby can I stop or should continue with antibiotic

1 Answer

Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 5 m old boy3 years ago

A. it is advisable to continue 1 antibiotic for at least five days and then take a second opinion. follow the second doctor for now and then take a follow up after 3 days the same doctor

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