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My son vomited the antibiotic one hour after he took it. do i have to give it to him again?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Basic rule: I generally follow a simple rule on oral medicines.Any spit-up within 15min where i can see or smell the med i will repeat the full dose. 15-30 half, after 30 none.Sometimes it is better to give the stomach a chance to settle down rather that repeating immediately.

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Answered 11/22/2014

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A member asked:

My son vomited the antibiotic one hour after he took it. do i have to give it to him again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

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