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My daughter is 8months old. She is having cough and runny nose. Can I use vicks babyrub for her. What home remedies can be used for cold and cough in babies.

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Yes you can use vicks baby rub. instil saline nasal drops like nasoclear. Give steam inhalation carefully, warm water to drink with honey, soup, add haldi in food. ... Read More

My 8 month old son is suffering from severe cold. He weighs around 8.5kg. Have given him Levolin syrup and maxtra drops in the past. Please let me know the Dosage for these medicines to be given at this stage

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My baby is 8 month old and her weight is 6.2kg , birth weight is 2.5kg. She is having cold , to keep her hydrated water and frequent feeding is enough or can I give fruit juice to her ?? If yes , which fruit juice can I give , please suggest. Thanks in advance

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Good morning Water and Frequest feeding should be enough to maintain hydration. U can indirectly asess for hydration by checking if your baby is passing urine adequately. Take care ... Read More

My baby is 45 days old and she is suffering from cold and cough is there any home remedies or balm for the same as our doctor said that we can not give any medicine for cold and cough for this much small baby. Please help.

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Saline Nasal drops in case there is Nasal block . Paracetamol in case of fever. Humidification of the room by running an electric kettle or a steamer in a corner of the room once or twice a day ... Read More

My eight months old son has cold and cough for five days . I have been using Vicks and other home remedies but today when I gave him a bath, cough increased. Please suggest some medicine

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Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

My 8 and half months old baby had cold cough and high fever for last 3-4 days ,since yesterday her cold and fever had cured almost but she still has cough (4-5 times a days ) she is feeding well and active sleeps more than usual , please suggest

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Hello,kindly consult in detail for further opinion. ... Read More

He is sneezing a lot and having cold. Is it recommended to give him cold drops? If so, please suggest a cold drops. Thank you.

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Give steam inhalation, warm water to drink with honey, soup, add haldi in food or if giving milk. Give Sinarest AF oral drops 0.5ml thrice a day and nasoclear nasal drops 1 drop thrice a day for cold ... Read More

8 year old weight 40 kg having cold How much dose of maxtra is recommended for her

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5ml thrice a day for 2 days ... Read More

My baby is suffering from cold , to keep her hydrated water and frequent feeding is enough or can I give fruit juice?? please suggest which fruit juices can be given to baby . Thanks in advance.

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Good morning Baby's age and weight is required ... Read More

Maxtra drop for 8 month baby is I safe. My son is suffering from cold... Nose is running

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Hi thanks for writing to Practo. It's safe ... Read More

My 8 month old son has stopped drinking any milk at night. It started when he turned 7 month old at first he used to take only 1 feed of 90 ml, then it became 60, then 30 and now 0. Even at daytime also his milk intake has reduced. I give him solids 2 times in a day, at first he used to drink between 650 - 740ml still he is taking solids two times

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After starting complementary semisolid feeds, it is natural for child to drink milk in lesser quantity.. Provided there is no history of fever / illness and weight gain should be there. ... Read More

Can I give cutimax cream mix with halotop to my 8 years old girl who is having ringworm . Her weight is 22 kg .

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If it’s ring worm it would need proper anti fungal treatment rather than halotop ... Read More

Hi Doctors, Please let me know if the two behaviours below are normal for my 8-month-old son or does it need evaluation? 1. He moves his head side-to-side a couple of times mainly when falling asleep. 2. Sometimes during play he stiffens his whole body and strains like he is trying to poop (but it's not)

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It’s normal ... Read More

Can we give yogurt for 8 months old baby? If yes, what are the benefits? Thanks in advance.

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Hi Yoghurt set at home can definitely be given at 8 months of age. It is a very good source of calcium, protein, iron and various micro nutrients like B12, riboflavin, potassium, phosphorus etc. Calc ... Read More

Can i give solvin cold drops for cold and congestion to my 2 month old baby?, what is dosage? His weight is 6.480 kg

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Yes you can give. But better to avoid ... Read More

He complained of dizziness and headache in school.Because of the pencil holding he complained of spasm in hand. He is 8 years old and weight is 17kg. Last year I did a blood test and the doctor told me he is ok .

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS ... Read More

My daughter is 8 years 4 months and she is showing puberty symptoms. If it is normal? She is too young to handle.

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It may be labeled as precautious puberty need some more details consult for more details important ... Read More

My son is 8 years old. His exams are going on and spending time for studying. Since Yesterday while reading he complains that his forehead has sharp pain. Am worried. What must be the reason? Drinking adequate water.

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Refractive error may be a cause,first do eye test at a nearest ophthalmologist ... Read More

My baby is 1 yr 2 months old she is having cold n cough can u pls suggest me home remedies for cold n cough... Can I give Tumeric with honey , Ajwain smell for cold, Ajwain steam Or anything else

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Hello Cough and cold in this age are usually viral and self-limiting. Use steam inhalation, nasal saline drops, warm fluids, and natural remedies like ajwain potli. Keep the baby hydrated and well-r ... Read More

Please suggest a good medicine for rapid relief from cold for my 8 year old special child. No allergies

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Hi all, Kindly help with dosage of sinarest af for 8 months old baby weighing 10 kgs, my boy is having little cough and cold... Thanks

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Hello Doctor, my son is 8 years old, suddenly he got fever, I have calpol 120, not calpol 250, so what will be the dosage . Please help

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Kindly mention the weight of the baby ... Read More

Hello Doctor, What should be the diet of 8 months old baby? What is preferred solid meal, is it ok to feed cow milk? Kindly suggest.

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Greetings u can give solid food.avoid giving cow milk only formula or mother's milk "Feeding Patterns and Diet for Childrens 6 Months to 8months" by Dr.Shebin C E - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/f ... Read More

Please suggest some good sunscreens for boys aged 8 .. he has sensitive skin.have tried sebamed but his face was very oily with that

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My 8 month old baby has poop 4 times since morning. Early morning he had poop properly. After that he is putting lot of pressure while popping and the poop looks like jelly. As of now he looks active. What could be reason could anyone please explain?

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My 8 month old daughter is not drinking enough milk. She is formula fed and she starts drinking and then stops after 30-40 mL. I give her 3 meals and few sips of water. She does not like water as well. In the whole day, I am able to only give her about 300-350 ml with difficulty. Sometimes I also give her milk in a nifty cup which she mostly spills

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Kindly consult with paediatric consultant on teleconsultation ... Read More

8 months old male baby with weight of 7-8 kg (birth weight 2.190) done 9 potty day before yesterday, 6 yesterday and 3 today till 11 AM. Very playful, eating well, sleeps well too but being cranky from 3-4 days, want to be on lap all the time, otherwise cries. No teeth's yet. Is it because of teething or need to see a doctor.

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Teething doesn't cause loose stools . Kindly consult pediatrician ... Read More

Hi my daughter is 8 months old now, she always prefer to sleep upside down.IS IT OK OR ANY PROBLEM. I don't know why she loves to sleep like that

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Upside down as in face towards the bed ? No issues with sleeping like that but you need to be careful and see that the airway is not getting blocked ... Read More

Baby is 8 days old cried excessively on 6th day, we consulted with doctor and tests were done. His crp was 9.8 and was admitted for 2 days. While discharging doctor referred to another doctor and asked for EEG AND MRI...is everything ok, why did doctor insisted for EEG. Because baby is active and seems fine.

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Based on the clincal findings written by the doctor, he thought excessive cry on that day may be due to infection of the brain. So he advised EEG to rule out any abnormality in the brain. If the baby ... Read More

Can we give sedoril P 20 ml to 8 months old baby in case of cough and cold .. and how many doses and drops can we give .. plz guide

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Give according to weight ... Read More

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