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What Causes Cold And Cough Along With Fever In An Infant?
My child,2 months old, is having cough and cold with fever at 100F, as well as rashes all over the body with more intense rashes in hands and legs. She is currently in a remote village and the doctor has prescribed the following medication Pazomac-thrice daily Netromax-twice daily Atarax-thrice daily Kufril-thrice Is it not too much of medication for a 2month child. I am also worried about the side effects of the Netromax. Please advice. Thanks and regards.
Thu, 27 Feb 2025
Hi,
As your child is having fever with rash all over the body, it's better to consider an infective etiology and take the medication as follows:
1) Syrup paracetamol every 5th hourly if fever is more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit
2) Syrup Atarax can be used for rashes
3) No need for Kufril syrup as cough and cold get spontaneously relieved
4) Netromax is better avoided as it has many side effects and baby doesn't need it now as my opinion is concerned
5) If the symptoms don't come down even after 2-3 days, you can use syrup Amoxicillin 15mg/kg body weight 3 times daily for 5 days
6) Please avoid Panzomac
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
As your child is having fever with rash all over the body, it's better to consider an infective etiology and take the medication as follows:
1) Syrup paracetamol every 5th hourly if fever is more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit
2) Syrup Atarax can be used for rashes
3) No need for Kufril syrup as cough and cold get spontaneously relieved
4) Netromax is better avoided as it has many side effects and baby doesn't need it now as my opinion is concerned
5) If the symptoms don't come down even after 2-3 days, you can use syrup Amoxicillin 15mg/kg body weight 3 times daily for 5 days
6) Please avoid Panzomac
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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