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My 13 yr son has nose infection & is taking biaxin (clarithromycin) 500 mg for 10 days. total of 20 pills. and nasonex spray 2x for 10 d is this too much or correct.

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Depends: The answer depends on the severity of the infection and the weight of your son etc. If he was very thin and of low weight, than a lower dose could be used, etc. Your prescribing physician is aware of his infection and weight i would hope. Overall, that dose of both medications is certainly acceptable. Good luck.

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Answered 1/5/2019

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