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Will Erythromycin Sulfisox Susp Work For Strep Throat

Updated October 29, 2012
janet Says:
Sun, October 28, 2012

My 2yr old has strep throat bad and doesnt want to sallow anything. Will erythromycin-sulfisox susp kill this infection or do i need a stronger antibiotic?

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David Says:
Mon, October 29, 2012

Hi Janet,

From what I could gather, Erythromycin is often a first choice antibiotic against strep throat. There are however certain strains that are "immune"; in which case I would simply suggest letting your doctor have the final say as to what medication would be best.

Learn More: Erythromycin Details

I hope this helps!

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