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Please tell me what antibiotic can my 80 yr. old mother take?
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Depends: First, does she reaslly need an antibiotic? Antibiotics are over ustilized and should not be prescribed for viral illnesses like a cold. If it is needed, the dose may need to be adjusted for her due to other potential medical problems. However, unless there is an allergy, we use the same antibiotics in the elderly.
Answered 11/7/2015
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