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Mom of a 8 yr 3 m old girl7 years ago
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is it safe to use otrivin nasal spray for baby 15 months old to remove nasal congestion.normal nasal drops are not useful.

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ExpertDr Arti SharmaPaediatrician7 years ago
A. Hello and good afternoon to you Please consult Paediatrician for using it. Give indirect steam use vaporizer it helps in liquefying mucus and chest congestion. Give warm soups dals turmeric milk Anybody suffering from cold may stay away from baby
ExpertDr. Pandurang sawantPaediatrician7 years ago
A. Yes Nasoclear saline drops just clear the nasal block. It doesn't help in decreasing nasal congestion. But if nasal congestion is minimal then better to avoid to give nasal drops in first 3months of age. If significant nasal congestion night awakening exessive cry due to nasal congestion then give Nasivion baby nasal drops 1drop in each nostril 4 times a day for 2 days only. It will help
Dr Sameer awadhiyaFather of a 12 yr 2 m old boy7 years ago
A. otrivin containts oxymeta xolin which causes the nasal decongestion . occasionally it's ok to use but it should not be used regularly as it may cause some systemic side effects
Nihita mittalMom of a 7 yr 9 m old boy7 years ago
A. yes you may use nasal drops for your baby separate brand comes for children you can check with Arpita recent give the baby indirect steam
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