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Is It Safe To Give Alaspan Syrup For Runny Nose In Children?

Posted on Tue, 8 Sep 2015

Question: Hi

My 2 year old daughter is running on fever from yesterday
when the temp is below 102 pediatric told us to use calphol 250 Mg syrup
when is raises past 102 he told us to use Meftal-P

He also suggested us to use Clamp suspension

Now she is having running nose..it's too watery
Can we use Alaspan Syrup?

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like viral illness - Can use Alaspan

Detailed Answer:
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.

Coming to your query first - you can use Alaspan. If I were you're pediatrician, I would suggest a dose of 2.5ml twice a day for 3 days.

Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics (LIKE CLAMP Suspension) at all.

Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.

Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.

Meftal-P contains Mefenamic acid which is a NSAID. It carries the risk of gastritis and renal problems in the long run. Please do not use Meftal-P.

Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,

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

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (8 minutes later)

Thanks Doctor

we are also against Meftal but when fever sometime touches 103 paracetamol doesn't get the fever down...we will be worried right if it's 103 for a 2 yr old kid to bear...she cries a lot..so now pls adivse

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Suggestions on alternatives for high fever

Detailed Answer:
Hi....happy that you are against Meftal-P.

Even if the fever is high, doesn't matter. If there is high fever what you can do is - cold sponging. Do it with room temperature water. Do not do it with ice cold water.

Is there any family history if febrile seizures or seizures with fever.... If so please get back to me and then I will suggest you what to do.

I wish your kid a speedy recovery. If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link. Please find the link below -

www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696

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

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (39 hours later)

Thanks Doctor

She seems to be recovering

I have some questions about mosquito repellents

what is best to be used for toddlers
when she is young doctor told not to use all out or good night
at night we still use net

But when she is playing in play group school or house..they attack her

So need medically safe advises

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You can use Odomos

Detailed Answer:
Hi...You can use Odomos. If she is allergic to Odomos direct application, you can apply the same Odomos to her socks or her skirt. The smell will keep the mosquitoes away.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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