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My 4 year old has been coughing for couple of days. pediatrician examined her and prescribed 3 day zpack vs regular 5 day. is it safe fir 4 yr old?
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Yes: Zithromax can be given as a 3 day course or a 5 day course
Answered 12/28/2014
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Yes: When needed and appropriate for the problem we can use this under a year of age.A 4 yo would do fine with it unless they had a specific intolerance or allergic reaction to this type of med.
Answered 11/4/2016
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