Worried about baby's health

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My baby is nine month old...she having dysentery...loose motion...Doctor prescribed her ofloxacin & metronidazole suspension..zinc and entroflora...m very worried as I found on net baby should not be given ofloxacin & metronidazole suspension...I already have given 4ml dose...m worried is this medicine safe? What could be it's harm ful effects?

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Dr. Gaurav Gupta Pediatrician 28 yrs exp Mohali Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Gaurav Gupta

Pediatrician 28 yrs exp Mohali

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Hi, while this medicine is not recommended for this age, many doctors use it , and children do not experience any side effects beyond vomiting due to the bad taste and smell please do not worry too much about this as you have already stopped it

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