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Is Piriton Syrup Safe For Cough In A 2 Month Old?
My daughter is 2 months and 25 days old. She has cough and catarrh and my doctor, after checking her temperature and observing her body, has prescribed piriton syrup (alongside vitamin c syrup, ibuprofen syrup and cefuroxime 125mg syrup). My question is, can I give portion syrup to my baby who is 2 months and 25 days old? My name is XXXXX
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
Hi,
No, medication safety standards have been established in kids less than 3 months age except saline nasal drops.
Please stop Piriton.
Cefuroxime is an antibiotic and better be avoided for simple cough and cold.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
No, medication safety standards have been established in kids less than 3 months age except saline nasal drops.
Please stop Piriton.
Cefuroxime is an antibiotic and better be avoided for simple cough and cold.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
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