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Can Salbid Plus Be Given For Cold, Cough And Discomfort While Sleeping?

Posted on Mon, 24 Nov 2014

Question: My one month old baby has got cold and coughs sometimes and discomfort while sleeping. Can I give Salbid Plus syrup? Else please suggest any medicine

Answered by Dr. Arun (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid salbid plus, try tminic drops

Detailed Answer:
HI
Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.
Cold at this age is usually viral.
Salbid plus is terbutaline , it is a bronchodilator to treat wheezing,
which should not be given without consulting a doctor .

Is she having chest retractions, noisy breathing or dull?
If so consult doctor immediately.

If not,
I would suggest you to try tminic drops 0.3ml which is usually given at this age group.
You can give twice daily.
If not improving in a day or two, consult your doctor.

Wishing your baby speedy recovery

Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Arun (42 minutes later)

Thank you doctor. My son is having slight noisy breathing, may be its sputum. Can I go ahead and give Tminic drops ?

Answered by Dr. Arun (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes go ahead

Detailed Answer:
yes you can give it.
Also try nasal saline drops to clear nasal secretions.
You can put 2 drops three to four times daily in the nose.

Dr Arun

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj