Hi doctor, My son is 11 years old. He weighs 22 kg. He has asthmatic type of cough problem. The paediatrician usually gives him an antibiotic for 10-12 days and still if the cough persists he will extend the antibiotic for another 2-3 days. When the cough remains an issue, he gives Azithromycin 300 mg a day for six days. He says that antibiotics can be given for a month and in special conditions like TB it can be given for six months. My question is, is there any side effect on continuous antibiotic usage for 15-20 days? He also prescribed Betnelan (Betamethasone) one tablet daily for 6-8 days. Is it fine to give?
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