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Cold cough medication
Can Sinarest AF drops be given to babies at 7 months . Baby has minor cold cough for last 5 days. Rest is ok
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In children less than 1 year Syrups are not recommended for cold
Nasal saline drops are preferred 2drops 4hrly would suffice
Next Steps
if fast breathing, increased sweating, chest retractions, not accepting feeds are present to visit doctor immediately
Health Tips
Avoid Gripe water, bottle feelings. ensure proper hand wash and wash the toys and mat that child plays with to avoid recurrence
As child is 7 Months Flu vaccine can also be taken to avoid recurrence
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Better to use only nasal saline drops 2 drops in bilateral nostrils every 4-6 hourly. Avoid using cough suppressants/ mucolytics/ antihistamine in children less than one year of age. Maintain hydration.
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If baby has noisy breathing/ increased work of breathing/ lethargy/ refusal to feeds, visit nearby health facility immediately
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