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Mom of a 3 yr 7 m old boy3 years ago

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#AskTheExpert My baby is 6months and he had little fever and cough. The doctor here prescribed paracetamol for fever and Cepodem for cough. Cepodem is an antibiotic, is it safe to give antibiotic to baby? Doc didnt prescribe any cough medicine, only gave wikoryl for cold

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Dr. Vaibhav jainFather of 2 children3 years ago

A. .Cough and cold can be due to seasonal variation and maybe a sign of any viral infection so as a home remedies steam can be started and if the cough worsen then cough syrup like asthakind can be given but if there is any breathing difficulty then a physician should be consulted .

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