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Is Zedex P Safe To Take For Cold And Congestion?

Posted on Wed, 15 Oct 2014

Question: My grandaughter who is 5 months old is having colds and congestion. Doctor has prescribed Zedex P. Is it safe soecially considering some controversy regarding dextromethorphan preprations.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would not recommend Dextromethorpan

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Mr XXXXXXX

Majority of cough and cold in babies are self limiting. I would definitely not recommend Dextromethorpan for 5 month baby.
If the following criteria is fulfilled there is no cause for concern

1. Baby accepting feeds well
2. Respiration is quite and normal: There is no hurried respiration
3. Absence of high grade fever

I recommend the following
1. Exclusive breast feeding
2. Vicks vaporub: Rub it over the clothes, avoid rubbing directly over skin(skin is very sensitive of infants)
3. Normal Saline Nasal drops : 3 drop in each nose 6 times a day
4. Cetrizine drops: It is safe antihistaminic

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar