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A member asked:

Can i give honey to my 6 years old son after a dose of amoxicillin to help with bad taste of medication?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Yes: I see no problem with this.

Dr Dosanjh and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/18/2019

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