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Alocet XL syrup for baby

2021-09-18 03:25:39
Hello Dr, My son is 5months old weighing 7.2 KGS. He has cold and cough so doctor has given ALOCET XL syrup (2.5ml twice a day). Is this dosage high or ok for 5montgs baby. Bcz he is very drowsy after giving this medicine. Plz guide
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hi!, yes madam all antiallergic medicine makes you drowsy. . since you got the drug , give only 0.5ml of the drug. if he does not require don't give. you can give saline nasal drops locally sos. ADD vitamin C 100mg tab , mash . it and mix with filtered clean water and feed direct to baby only for 5 days. you get cecon drops also . you can use instead of tablet.
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next time fix up appointment and i suggest indian . they are very good for common coldherbs

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The dose is ok The medicine itself cause sleepiness Make sure the child takes feeds normally and voiding urine 6 to 8 times per day

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