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Suggest Treatment For Running Nose And Cough

Posted on Tue, 2 Sep 2014

Question: My baby is 5 months old and he has running nose and cough ?
We have an appointment with the doctor tomorrow.
In case he has problems sleeping through the night due to cold and coughm can we administer 0.5ml of T-Minic ? Your quick advice appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Best REgards,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
T mic drops not recommended

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Dear Ms XXXX

T Minic drops contains Phenylephrine. Use of Phenylephrine is not recommended in children less than 2 years of age. I would not recommend you to give T Mic drops. I would suggest you to use Normal nasal ( Nasoclear) nasal drops which is safe and will maintain the latency of nostril.

If there is no high grade fever ( >100 F) , respiratory rate is normal, accepting feeds well then there is no cause for concern.

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

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCh
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (9 minutes later)

Thanks Doctor. We will use Nasoclear for his running nose.

What can we give for cough ?

Thanks,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cough will clear with blocked nose

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Cough in infants is usually due to post nasal discharge which induces cough. It will settle after using Nasoclear nasal drops. Continue Exclusive breast feeding and keep baby warm.

Take Care

Best Regards
Deepak

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