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What Causes Continuous Sleeping In Newborn After Giving Crocin Drops?
My son has been given 6 drops of crocin drops with out our knowledge. Later the nurse has said that he had fever (99 deg.cel). After that he has slept for 7 hrs. We woke him up forcibly and fed him but now its been 4 hrs and still sleeping.
Was the dosage given by the nurse more. He is 3 days old and weighs 2.75 KG.
Was the dosage given by the nurse more. He is 3 days old and weighs 2.75 KG.
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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Welcome to the HCM
I completely understand your concerns. Let me tell you something. Paracetamol at the dose mentioned is completely safe and cannot cause any major side effects such as drowsiness or lethargy in a newborn. Also, temperature above 100 degrees Fahrenheit is fever but below this is fine. For fevers in newborn you may take following measures:
-dress lightly but avoid too much cold environment.
- Use acetaminophen or paracetamol drops.
If persistent fever, always go for a proper examination by a neonatologist or pediatrician.
Newborn baby requires regular feed. In case the baby continue to sleep for more than 4 hours, make efforts to wake him up and feeds him.
If you feel that the baby is very lethargic, drowsy and not feeding well, then immediately contact your doctor.
For more questions, you can contact me.
Take care
Welcome to the HCM
I completely understand your concerns. Let me tell you something. Paracetamol at the dose mentioned is completely safe and cannot cause any major side effects such as drowsiness or lethargy in a newborn. Also, temperature above 100 degrees Fahrenheit is fever but below this is fine. For fevers in newborn you may take following measures:
-dress lightly but avoid too much cold environment.
- Use acetaminophen or paracetamol drops.
If persistent fever, always go for a proper examination by a neonatologist or pediatrician.
Newborn baby requires regular feed. In case the baby continue to sleep for more than 4 hours, make efforts to wake him up and feeds him.
If you feel that the baby is very lethargic, drowsy and not feeding well, then immediately contact your doctor.
For more questions, you can contact me.
Take care
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