Question
My 4-year-old child weighs 17KG and fell and bruised their eyebrow yesterday, requiring two stitches. The doctor prescribed fluoroquinolone sodium capsules but didn’t specify how to take them. How should I administer this medication? Are there significant side effects? Can it be replaced with cefixime?
Answer
According to the administration instructions for fluoroquinolone sodium, a 4-year-old child weighing 17KG should take the medication four times a day, with each dose being one-third of a capsule, taken at least half an hour before meals. This medication is a penicillin-type anti-inflammatory drug and generally has minimal side effects. Cefixime can also be used as an alternative antibiotic. I hope these suggestions help you, and wish you good health!