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Suggest Remedies For Cold, Productive Cough And Blocked Nostrils In A Child

Posted on Fri, 29 Apr 2016

Question: My niece is suffering from cough and cold. she is of 3 year 5 months. Her nostrils has been blocked and dark mucus or phalgum is coming from nose. She is also suffering from cough. Please suggest the best and safe medicine

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Start Antihistamine

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concerns but don't worry. Your niece is most likely suffering from an upper respiratory tract viral infection. It's a self limiting illness and usually improves within a few days with symptomatic treatment.

So, I would suggest you to start an antihistamine such as Syp. Maxtra or T minic for next 3-5 days. Ensure plenty of oral fluids and water intake along with balanced nutrition. This will help in nasal blockage, phlegm and cough. You may also give acetaminophen (Crocin or paracetamol) in case she has fever spikes which are commonly associated with these infections.

Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak

Follow up: Dr. Archana Verma (32 minutes later)

Thanks doctor for reply

1. Is there any need of antibiotics?
2. What is the recommended dose of maxtra or t mimic that we need to give her?
3. I have allegra syrup at home. Can we use allegra syrup as an alternative of maxtra syrup ot t-mimic?

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You may give allegra syrup

Detailed Answer:
Hi

There is absolutely no need of antibiotics as bacterial infection is unlikely. Yes, you may give allegra syrup instead of the ones I suggested earlier. It has antihistamines which will be useful.

For this age kids we usually recommend Allegra at 2.5 ml twice daily.

Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak