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Posted by caracara (Member # 40501) on :
 
Does anyone know this? My son is 5 and I'm hoping to have him treated with a prophylactic antibiotic and I can't seem to find what kind is used in kids under 8 (as doxy is not advised).

Thank you!
 
Posted by bcb1200 (Member # 25745) on :
 
I'm not a doctor, but I have children who have been treated prophylactically. Choices are typically:

-Zithromax
or
-Amoxicillin
or
-Omnicef
 
Posted by Hopeny (Member # 35984) on :
 
My 3 year old is being treated with cefdinir and Zithromax combo for an active infection from last August. We are switching to a Bactrim/Zithromax combo to address possible bart.
 
Posted by caracara (Member # 40501) on :
 
We saw a doc today and my son was prescribed amoxicillin (as a prophylactic). Thanks for the responses!
 
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
 
Amoxy
 


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