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What antibiotic to use for a sore throat in a child?
Advise an antibiotic to treat a sore throat.
The child is 2 years 7 months old.
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Marta Janocha Pharmacist
6 months ago
An antibiotic, especially in a child, should only be given after consultation with a doctor. It is a drug that requires a doctor's prescription.
Not every sore throat requires the use of an antibiotic. It is often a symptom of the flu or cold, which is caused by viruses. In this case, the antibiotic is ineffective and, what's more, it can be harmful. It will lower immunity and contribute to the creation of bacteria resistant to its action.
To sum up, I suggest that you contact your doctor as soon as possible.
It's also a good idea to take a throat swab test to see if your sore throat is related to a strep infection.
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/98560/strep-alert-test-na-angine-i-szkarlatyne-test/apteki
But in the case of such a young child, the most responsible behavior will be to contact the doctor.
You can use our specialists:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja
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