Brief Answer:
Please specify the medicine whose dose you are asking

Detailed Answer:
Hi.... please mention the name of the medicine which you are asking and also the current weight of the baby.

I will suggest you the appropriate dose and strength of the medicine.

Also please tell me why you are wanting this medicine, so that I can tell you whether the medicine is appropriate for the baby's condition or not.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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Brief Answer:
Alex-P should not be given for a 5 month old baby

Detailed Answer:
Hi...Alex-P should not be given for a 5 month old baby.

Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do.

For fever - Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 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.

For cold you can use Cetrizine at 0.25mg/kg/dose every 12 hourly for 3 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).,

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