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My 5 months baby has severe cold

2021-02-21 11:01:11
My 5 months baby has cold can I use Montelukasr levocetrizine dychloride syrup along with Cefixime Oral ip..
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Please avoid antibiotics for cold. Use only if prescribed by a pediatrician. They are usually  not needed if there if no fever. Montelukast is not given  in such young babies. Please use nasoclear nasal drops and Sinarest AF drops.

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No. Avoid antibiotics unnecessarily and always consult a paediatrician before starting. Give maxtra drops for the cold Do steam inhalation

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