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Can Phenergan Suitably Treat Colds In Infants ?

Hi, my baby is 2 months old.my doc has given phenergan for his cold.he has severe flum only in throat and not in chest . Is phenergan suitable for this? I had given the medicine for a week twice a day, but still no effect on his cold.Is this an effective medicine?
Fri, 20 Jan 2012
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Psychiatrist 's  Response
ANTIBIOTIC SHOULD BE ADDED ,ONLY ANTI ALLERGIC LIKE PHENERGEN IS LESS EFFECTIVE.
THROAT INFECTION NEED ANTIBIOTIC COVER VERY EARLY,USING ANTI ALLERGIC FOR 2 WEEKS IS NOT SUITABLE ,
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General & Family Physician Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani's  Response
Hi,Sri deviji,
Thanks for query,
From upper respiratory infection if goes to lower respiratory tract may cause a problem.
Start antibiotic like Amoxicillin drops to cure infection.
This antibiotic is safe in infant.
Ok and bye.
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Can Phenergan Suitably Treat Colds In Infants ?

ANTIBIOTIC SHOULD BE ADDED ,ONLY ANTI ALLERGIC LIKE PHENERGEN IS LESS EFFECTIVE. THROAT INFECTION NEED ANTIBIOTIC COVER VERY EARLY,USING ANTI ALLERGIC FOR 2 WEEKS IS NOT SUITABLE ,