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What Is The Treatment For Low Grade Fever, Cough And Cold A Child?
Hi, my 16 month daughter is recovering from a low grade fever and her cold has recurred. Also there is a slight cough, whenever she tries to eat something. Like a block in her throat. She is fine and active otherwise. Is Dilosyn in 2.5 ml dosage safe for such a small kid?
Fri, 8 Dec 2017
Hi.... the particular medication which you are mentioning is not recommended for use in this age group because this safety standards have not been established.
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.
But Cetrizen is a prescription medication and you will require a doctor's prescription for this.
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.
But Cetrizen is a prescription medication and you will require a doctor's prescription for this.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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