Cold and fever

2020-08-06 04:41:59
My son is 3 years old. He is suffering from cold  from 3 days with no nasal mucus . Can you suggest antibiotic medicine ?
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Need to have detail history. If only sneezing no need to give any medication, if he has nasal blockage give nasal saline drops and if running nose can give anti histamine like cetrizine or CPM( as per his weight and age).
Next Steps
Consult pediatrician. If possible tele consultation at least.
Health Tips
Antibiotic is to kill bacteria. Its use is very specific. It is not a anti- cold medicine. Antibiotic should be taken judicially as antibiotics resistance is big problem. Make sure you take it only when doctor suggests and prescribed.

Answered2020-08-06 09:41:32

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Cant give antibiotic in cold....give only cetirizine
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dont take antibiotic without consulting in person

Answered2020-08-06 09:25:07

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Is he having fever? Give him cetrizine syrup 2.5 ml two times a day Otrivin saline nasal spray one spray in each nostril two times a day

Answered2020-08-06 05:30:14

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