Question
My baby is two months old and has an upper respiratory infection. The doctor prescribed Azithromycin and Erythromycin, and I want to know how much impact these medications will have on the baby and what side effects they might have?
Answer
Upper respiratory infections are quite common in infants. According to the question, the baby is two months old, and the doctor has prescribed Azithromycin and Erythromycin, which have a minimal impact on the child. The common side effects of Azithromycin are gastrointestinal reactions, such as nausea and dry vomiting, with rare cases of vomiting. The symptoms should completely resolve within 48 hours after stopping the medication. It’s common for babies to burp after feeding, but if they continue to burp after being put down, it may be because the gas has not been fully expelled.