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Is it safe to maxtra oral drops to baby

2024-09-25 06:15:25
My son is 8 month old and his weight is 8.2kg.He has been down with fever since yesterday so his doc gave him crocin drops for fever and maxtra oral drops for runny nose.is it safe to give maxtra drops 0.5 ml  thrice a day to baby's as it's written on medicine cover not to give maxtra to children below 5yrs?
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For fever Crocin drops is perfect .. but for runny nose use only nasal drops.. keep baby hydrated.. No need of maxtra drops..

Answered2024-10-03 19:33:02

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So any cold and cough medicine not advised below 5 years But that is according to west but we live in densely populated country so not possible to totally avoid the use

Answered2024-09-27 13:11:49

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Avoid giving maxtra before age 4 years
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Answered2024-09-26 09:47:45

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

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Go with your Pediatrician and follow the advice.

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