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Does Intake Of Taxim For Urine Infection Cause Drowsiness In An Infant?
Hi, My 3 month old son has urine infection which caused fever . The doctor has prescribed Taxim O 50mg 2.5ml-0-2.5ml for 5 days. I noticed that he sleeps better after giving this medicine. Does this medicine have any sedative which results in him sleeping well.
Thu, 19 Nov 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your son is on taxim medicine and you are wondering if this medicine cause drowsiness . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons , but in your case it is taxim that is causing drowsiness as one of its side effects . If the effect is getting worse then consult your doctor and discuss the condition with him . Doctor may alter the dose or prescribe substitute .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your son is on taxim medicine and you are wondering if this medicine cause drowsiness . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons , but in your case it is taxim that is causing drowsiness as one of its side effects . If the effect is getting worse then consult your doctor and discuss the condition with him . Doctor may alter the dose or prescribe substitute .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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