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Can Infants Inhale Vicks For Severe Cold?
Brief Answer:
You can use baby vicks vaporub
Detailed Answer:
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Usual vicks vaporub should not be used in children below 2 years of age due to the side effect of its ingredients like camphor and menthol.
You can use baby vaporub made especially for babies above 3 months of age.
It contains petrolatum and eukalyptus oil only.
Rub it gently over the chest wall.Don't put it into the nostrils.Keep it away from the baby's reach to avoid it's accedental oral intake.
You can use nasal saline drop one drop in each nostril 4-5 times a day for better relief.
If condition worsens that is if there is respiratory distress or baby is not accepting the feeds well consult your pediatrician.
I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any more query.
Regards
You can use baby vicks vaporub
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for asking on this platform
Usual vicks vaporub should not be used in children below 2 years of age due to the side effect of its ingredients like camphor and menthol.
You can use baby vaporub made especially for babies above 3 months of age.
It contains petrolatum and eukalyptus oil only.
Rub it gently over the chest wall.Don't put it into the nostrils.Keep it away from the baby's reach to avoid it's accedental oral intake.
You can use nasal saline drop one drop in each nostril 4-5 times a day for better relief.
If condition worsens that is if there is respiratory distress or baby is not accepting the feeds well consult your pediatrician.
I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any more query.
Regards
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