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Is It Safe To Give An Extra Does Of Allegra To Infants?
Question: hi,
My baby is 6 months 2 days old boy ,he has cold from past 6 days...doctor prescribed Allegra syrup as well as levolin cough syrup for 5 days...today is his 6th day ..I can feel his cold getting reduced.yesterday when I went for vaccination doctor suggested these medicines are enough baby is alright continue this and if cough persist after 6 days he asked me to start with antibiotic, that was his 4 th day of medicine.Now cough is completely gone and the severity of cold s reduced ...should I continue with antibiotic or the prescribed medicine Allegra can be given for 2 more days...? pls suggest...is it safe giving 2 more days extra
My baby is 6 months 2 days old boy ,he has cold from past 6 days...doctor prescribed Allegra syrup as well as levolin cough syrup for 5 days...today is his 6th day ..I can feel his cold getting reduced.yesterday when I went for vaccination doctor suggested these medicines are enough baby is alright continue this and if cough persist after 6 days he asked me to start with antibiotic, that was his 4 th day of medicine.Now cough is completely gone and the severity of cold s reduced ...should I continue with antibiotic or the prescribed medicine Allegra can be given for 2 more days...? pls suggest...is it safe giving 2 more days extra
Brief Answer:
No need for antibiotic - Continue cold medicine for 2 days
Detailed Answer:
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.
Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine of Fexofenadine (Allegra) and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do.
For cold you can use Allegra for another 2 days.
For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion.
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).,
No need for antibiotic - Continue cold medicine for 2 days
Detailed Answer:
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.
Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine of Fexofenadine (Allegra) and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do.
For cold you can use Allegra for another 2 days.
For nasal block, plain saline nasal drops will do, every 4-6th hourly to relive nasal congestion.
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
thank you doctor..I have some other doubts regarding baby food for 6+ ..
1) can I change nan pro 2?
2)can I start with smashed apples ,veg soup like stalk water like that? pls suggest...
1) can I change nan pro 2?
2)can I start with smashed apples ,veg soup like stalk water like that? pls suggest...
Brief Answer:
Suggestions on complimentary feeding
Detailed Answer:
Hi...
1. You can change over to NanPro 2
2. At this age you can start giving Cerelac stage one rice or Nestum rice stage 1 etc. All are same in calories and energy. Only thing is palatability which is subjective for each kid.
Other home-made food options will be -
1. Daal and rice well cooked and made into a porridge along with ghee
2. Boiled apple or banana and mashed into a paste.
3. Any made cereal porridge preparation with additional ghee added.
Remember certain principles like -
1. Add one food material / cereal or fruit per week. This will be useful because if he develops vomiting or diarrhoea, we will know what to avoid.
2. Add vegetables and fruits made into a paste surely to avoid constipation.
3. Do not add too much sugar as it may cause diarrhoea.
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
Suggestions on complimentary feeding
Detailed Answer:
Hi...
1. You can change over to NanPro 2
2. At this age you can start giving Cerelac stage one rice or Nestum rice stage 1 etc. All are same in calories and energy. Only thing is palatability which is subjective for each kid.
Other home-made food options will be -
1. Daal and rice well cooked and made into a porridge along with ghee
2. Boiled apple or banana and mashed into a paste.
3. Any made cereal porridge preparation with additional ghee added.
Remember certain principles like -
1. Add one food material / cereal or fruit per week. This will be useful because if he develops vomiting or diarrhoea, we will know what to avoid.
2. Add vegetables and fruits made into a paste surely to avoid constipation.
3. Do not add too much sugar as it may cause diarrhoea.
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
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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