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Is Piriton Syrup Safe For Cough In A 2 Month Old?

My daughter is 2 months and 25 days old. She has cough and catarrh and my doctor, after checking her temperature and observing her body, has prescribed piriton syrup (alongside vitamin c syrup, ibuprofen syrup and cefuroxime 125mg syrup). My question is, can I give portion syrup to my baby who is 2 months and 25 days old? My name is XXXXX
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  's  Response
Hi,

No, medication safety standards have been established in kids less than 3 months age except saline nasal drops.

Please stop Piriton.

Cefuroxime is an antibiotic and better be avoided for simple cough and cold.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
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Is Piriton Syrup Safe For Cough In A 2 Month Old?

Hi, No, medication safety standards have been established in kids less than 3 months age except saline nasal drops. Please stop Piriton. Cefuroxime is an antibiotic and better be avoided for simple cough and cold. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology