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My daughter 15months old ws diagnosed with a throat infection on sunday we were given antibiotics fr her to take but she does not nt want to eat let alone to take the medication am worried now cause we tried everything bt nothing works?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Add a flavor: Mixing the antibiotic with her favorite flavor may help. Chocolate syrup, a drop of peppermint extract are two examples. Small amounts of pudding or ice cream mixed with the medication is also another approach.Please see your pediatrician, for additional follow up.

Answered 1/6/2020

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A member asked:

My daughter 15months old ws diagnosed with a throat infection on sunday we were given antibiotics fr her to take but she does not nt want to eat let alone to take the medication am worried now cause we tried everything bt nothing works?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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