While there are substitutes for amoxicillin, one pediatrician says without over-the-counter drugs it’s hard to find relief for coughing, feverish kids.
As children's respiratory illnesses spike, pharmacies are experiencing shortages in the commonly prescribed antibiotic amoxicillin, as well as basic cold and flu medicines.young children and babies to hospitals
Claudia Rivas is a mother of two in Southgate, and both her children got sick last week. Her son was diagnosed with RSV; his medication was available right away. But Rivas had trouble finding amoxicillin for her daughter’s ear infection, and her local pharmacy’s shelves were empty.Support for LAist comes fromIt took several days to fill her daughter’s prescription and a 10-mile drive to find the right over-the-counter drugs.
, commonly found in antibiotics. Several L.A.-area pharmacies are having trouble stocking the medication.
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