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Will Giving Polypod Drops,cefpodoxime Proxetil & Mefanorm Suspension Safe For 1 Month Old?

hello doctor my child is 1 month 8days. yesterday she was sleeping whole day with slight fever and taking mother milk in very little qty compared to previously. previously she was very active whole day . when visited doctor ,he prescribed polypod drops-cefpodoxime proxetil 12 drops twice daily and mefanorm suspension 2.5mg 3 times daily. Please tell me dr. is it safe for my baby. thanks rajesh
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
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Hi, if the child has fever and has decreased oral acceptance, it could be due to sepsis. Child will require a course of antibiotic in form of Cefpodoxime and a NSAID in form of Paracetamol or Mefenamic acid. Mefenamic acid like any other NSAID also has side effect in form of loose stools, gastritis, nausea, hepatitis. But it has no contraindication for a month old child. I suggest you continue with the same prescription and see a pediatrician if condition gets worsenend.
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Will Giving Polypod Drops,cefpodoxime Proxetil & Mefanorm Suspension Safe For 1 Month Old?

Hi, if the child has fever and has decreased oral acceptance, it could be due to sepsis. Child will require a course of antibiotic in form of Cefpodoxime and a NSAID in form of Paracetamol or Mefenamic acid. Mefenamic acid like any other NSAID also has side effect in form of loose stools, gastritis, nausea, hepatitis. But it has no contraindication for a month old child. I suggest you continue with the same prescription and see a pediatrician if condition gets worsenend.