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Can Piriton Syrup Be Given To A 7-month-old?
Hello Dr Rynne.
I have a 7 month old ,who has a cough and cold on his chest when he coughs it's as though he is gagging.
We were told to give him piriton by our local clinic Doctor who is not a peaditrition .
I know you may not be able to recommend medication but could you tell me if piriton is a viable choice?
I have a 7 month old ,who has a cough and cold on his chest when he coughs it's as though he is gagging.
We were told to give him piriton by our local clinic Doctor who is not a peaditrition .
I know you may not be able to recommend medication but could you tell me if piriton is a viable choice?
Tue, 21 Nov 2017
Hi...Piriton contains Chlorpheneramine maleate which is not licensed to be used in kids less than1 year old.
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. 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.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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. 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.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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