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Need Medication For Dry Cough And Running Nose
My draughts is 5 1/2 months old and she's been eating baby food for over a month and hasn't had any problems.. But I've noticed she has a dry cough and now is sneezing and has a runny nose. And she's had several bowel movements and her last one was very sticky... Is this normal?
Mon, 23 Mar 2015
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Cough,cold with loose motion in this age is mostly due to viral infection.You can give her antiallergic(chlorpheniramine) with decongestant(phenylephrine) syrup three times a day. Put nasal saline drop in her nostril alternatively at an interval of one to two minutes,three to four times a day.Give her zinc syrup and probiotics for early recovery from diarrhea.
It usually takes 4-5 days for these symptoms to subside.
The main aim in loose stool is to prevent dehydration by giving adequate amount of fluids(ORS and feed).
Observe for decreased urinary frequency,lethargy/irritability,decreased oral acceptance and if you notice any of these consult your doctor immediately.
All the above mentioned medications are prescription drug,so get it prescribed by a physician.
Regards
Cough,cold with loose motion in this age is mostly due to viral infection.You can give her antiallergic(chlorpheniramine) with decongestant(phenylephrine) syrup three times a day. Put nasal saline drop in her nostril alternatively at an interval of one to two minutes,three to four times a day.Give her zinc syrup and probiotics for early recovery from diarrhea.
It usually takes 4-5 days for these symptoms to subside.
The main aim in loose stool is to prevent dehydration by giving adequate amount of fluids(ORS and feed).
Observe for decreased urinary frequency,lethargy/irritability,decreased oral acceptance and if you notice any of these consult your doctor immediately.
All the above mentioned medications are prescription drug,so get it prescribed by a physician.
Regards
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