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Question: Hi,
My son is 2 year 1 month
He was suffering from cold,cough,fever since 11th of Dec.My pediatrician prescribed antibiotics taxim o syrup and dolopar and Hicet.
Now the fever has abated.I have stopped using Dolopar syrup.
I am continuing taxim o as its 5 day course.
From past 3 days he is crying continuously,His food intake is nil,taking water.He is throwing tantrums continuously.He is not getting convinced of any toys or any other things.He does not eat rice at all,and not even favourite food.
He feels hungry and demands only for biscuits.Anything can be done to increase his apetite and medication for crying continuously.
Please assist ASAP.
Also he is very irritable and sleepless nights most of the time
My son is 2 year 1 month
He was suffering from cold,cough,fever since 11th of Dec.My pediatrician prescribed antibiotics taxim o syrup and dolopar and Hicet.
Now the fever has abated.I have stopped using Dolopar syrup.
I am continuing taxim o as its 5 day course.
From past 3 days he is crying continuously,His food intake is nil,taking water.He is throwing tantrums continuously.He is not getting convinced of any toys or any other things.He does not eat rice at all,and not even favourite food.
He feels hungry and demands only for biscuits.Anything can be done to increase his apetite and medication for crying continuously.
Please assist ASAP.
Also he is very irritable and sleepless nights most of the time
Brief Answer:
Use antacids
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concerns but don't worry. The most likely reason for such complaints in toddlers is a self limiting viral infection. These are self limiting and improve within a few days with symptomatic management. Antibiotics if given for suspected bacterial infection should be given for complete duration. But kids often have associated gastritis with antibiotics which can be the reason for your son's uneasiness, anorexia and irritability. Also, Hicet may give such side effects.
So I would suggest you to start him on antacids such as Syp. Digene (5 ml twice daily) or T. Lanzol junior (15mg once before breakfast). Hold hicet and start Syp. Maxtra or Syp T minic for cough and cold relief.
Give warm oral fluids such as warm soups, water, milk along with healthy diet. Give small and more frequent offerings instead of large meals every 3-4 hours.
Hopefully it will be of help. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
Use antacids
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concerns but don't worry. The most likely reason for such complaints in toddlers is a self limiting viral infection. These are self limiting and improve within a few days with symptomatic management. Antibiotics if given for suspected bacterial infection should be given for complete duration. But kids often have associated gastritis with antibiotics which can be the reason for your son's uneasiness, anorexia and irritability. Also, Hicet may give such side effects.
So I would suggest you to start him on antacids such as Syp. Digene (5 ml twice daily) or T. Lanzol junior (15mg once before breakfast). Hold hicet and start Syp. Maxtra or Syp T minic for cough and cold relief.
Give warm oral fluids such as warm soups, water, milk along with healthy diet. Give small and more frequent offerings instead of large meals every 3-4 hours.
Hopefully it will be of help. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
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Dr. Prasad
Thanks for your quick reply.
Could you please mention the dosages for syp t minic.Does this reduce cough also?
Could you please mention the dosages for syp t minic.Does this reduce cough also?
Brief Answer:
Yes, it will help in cough and congestion
Detailed Answer:
Hi
T minic can be given as 2.5 ml thrice daily for symptomatic relief of cough and cold. Do not give higher dose as it also has sedative action.
Take care
Yes, it will help in cough and congestion
Detailed Answer:
Hi
T minic can be given as 2.5 ml thrice daily for symptomatic relief of cough and cold. Do not give higher dose as it also has sedative action.
Take care
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