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Suggest The Medication For A Newborn Suffering From Cold And Dry Cough

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Posted on Fri, 27 Dec 2013
Question: My 4 months daughter have cold and dry cough due to this climate. Please suggest any medicine for her.
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Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: No need for antibiotics Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to health care magic. Cold and cough is common in this weather. You can give nasoclear saline drops 2 drops in each nostril 4 times daily. This will help her breathe better. You can give t minic or similar antihistamine cold drops 6 drops three times daily for 3 days. If not settling need to consult local doctor. Regards Dr Arun
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Suggest The Medication For A Newborn Suffering From Cold And Dry Cough

Brief Answer: No need for antibiotics Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to health care magic. Cold and cough is common in this weather. You can give nasoclear saline drops 2 drops in each nostril 4 times daily. This will help her breathe better. You can give t minic or similar antihistamine cold drops 6 drops three times daily for 3 days. If not settling need to consult local doctor. Regards Dr Arun