Question
What are the potential side effects or aftereffects for a 5-month-old baby who has used azithromycin?
Answer
Based on your description, the baby developed a rash on the fifth day after a fever, which then disappeared. Now, the baby is experiencing diarrhea and crying. This may be due to an infectious disease, and further diagnosis is needed to confirm whether it is a viral infection. It is recommended to undergo blood and stool routine tests. If diagnosed with a viral infection, antiviral treatment is necessary, and medications such as attapulgite powder, seabuckthorn dried milk powder, and lactobacillus tablets can be used to alleviate diarrhea. Generally, it is suggested that azithromycin be used for infants and adults over 6 months old. In your case, if the child’s weight and height are appropriate, using azithromycin should not have any special side effects or aftereffects, but for safety reasons, it is best to switch to other medications for treatment.