Can you give your two year old Amoxicillin and an over the counter medicine?

Answer 1

Yes this is fine. However, do not give them extra strength Tylenol (500 mg tablets). You should always given them Children Tylenol. Finally, before you do so consult with your child's pediatrician.

Answer 2

Antibiotics should not be used on a whim, some are allergic to them, they won't do a thing for viral infections, and excessive use of antibiotics are the reason why we are seeing more and more strains of multi-resistant bacteria that won't be killed off by antibiotics.

In short, go see a doc, and don't use antibiotics at random.

Answer 3

One pediatrician suggested it for one 3 year old. Ask yours. Your pediatrician wrote the prescription for amoxicillin.

Answer 4

you should ask your doctor first, to see if its safe

Answer 5

No, it wouldn't be safe - they break down after a time.

Answer 6

If their doctor prescribes it, yes. If not, don't risk your child's life by giving them something you don't know how they will react to or even if it would help them at all.

Answer 7

You should cause it sounds awesome