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My son has chickenpox... can I give him acivir 200 dt (200mg) tablet 4 times a day for five days along with ointment T bact and calosoft plus lotion. My elder son 12 year was having same chickenpox two weeks back..doctor suggested to give acivir 400 dt tablets 4times a day. Please suggest. Please suggest.
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