Nigeria
A 35-year-old female asked about a male:
What is the proper dosage for amoxycillin-omeprazole-metronidazole combination? he has all symptoms of ulcer. the gp prescribed an antacid and omeprazole only. he cries and writhes in pain despite that?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
I would never self treat an 8 yo kid for an ulcer based on symptoms you decide are relevant. I never saw one in an 8 yo in 4 decades of practice. If you truly believe it have the kid evaluated by a pedi-GI doctor who can do a endoscopy and validate or exclude the label.
Answered Jan 02, 2022
Last updated Jan 2, 2022
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