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My son is almost 2, he was prescribed liquid antibiotics for cough & fever. tonight he threw up 30 mins after taking it. should we give another dose ?

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Dr. Glenn Skow answered

No: Continue giving the antibiotic as prescribed. If your child continues to throw up his medicine you might ask your doctor for a different, possibly more palliatable, antibiotic.

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No: Chances are the dose was absorbed if taken on an empty stomach! (Assuming the vomitus was "clear")) Hope this helps! Dr Z NB If the child vomits after the NEXT DOSE...call your Pediatrician for advise!!!!!! Good luck! Dr Z

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Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

OK: It is ok to give another dose but if continue vomiting take him to his doctor for evaluation and treatment.

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A member asked:

My son is almost 2, he was prescribed liquid antibiotics for cough & fever. tonight he threw up 30 mins after taking it. should we give another dose ?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Glenn Skow answered

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Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

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