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Is Ventorlin Syrup Safe For An Infant With Allergic Bronchitis?

Posted on Tue, 8 Nov 2016

Question: My baby is 2 months old and having cough and cold. Dr said its allergic bronchitis and prescribed ventorlin 2ml 4 times a day. Is it sage to give to baby.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Safe to be given to babies of such tender age.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Health care magic.

It is safe to be given to your baby.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (24 minutes later)

Thank you. Is allergic bronchitis serious or common in 2 month old baby. As my baby cough like an adult and seems congested.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Steam inhalation would be greatly beneficial.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. Allergic bronchitis, or rather bronchiolitis, is a condition most often triggered by certain viruses. Irrespective of treatment, it usually lasts for 5-7 days. It is not a serious condition but requires monitoring. You need to give steam inhalation to your child. It helps in reducing the congestion. Just sit with your child on your lap and place the source of steam before you. The water vapor will be in the air and automatically the child will breathe it in. Water vapor will reach deep inside and would help in diluting the cough and thus would provide relief.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (13 hours later)

Does Ventorlin has any side effects. I noticed my baby shivering his legs and hands. Is this a side effect or due to reflexes.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Usually well tolerated

Detailed Answer:
This shivering is likely to be a side effect of Ventolin. Another possible side effect is increased heart rate. It is not a cause for concern.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (12 hours later)

Thank you doctor. Will this shivering go away once medicine is stopped. As what exactly causes this shivering. is it harming baby's nervous system.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Due to electrolyte imbalance

Detailed Answer:
Yes, the shivering will go away once the medicine is stopped. It occurs due to potassium depletion. Nervous system will not be affected. giving juicy fruits like citrus fruits should help.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar