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Father of a 7 yr 5 m old boy7 years ago
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My 5 months old baby has cough and cold and i have been prescribed below medicine. Salbutamol Sulphate Syrup IP Asthalin. 3.75 ml per day for 7 days. I have gave it for 4 days and I have noticed that my babys arms and legs were shivering a lot. When I informed my pedia. he asked me to stop Asthalin dose. So please let me know if Asthalin dose of 3.75ml/day to 5 months old infant is fine or harmful since now I dont trust of the pediatrician who gives such a high dose for normal cold cough. Can Asthalin be used for cold/cough/wheezing to infants? Is it safe for babys health ? Please let me know

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profile image of Dr.Rasika ThosarExpertDr.Rasika ThosarPaediatric Intensivist7 years ago

A. it can be used . shivering Is a known side effect. nothing to worry about. avoid cold climate, cold winds. give plenty of feeds , adequate rest to the baby. indirect steam , hot water bath will also help. consult your paediatrician if baby is feeding less, excessively drowsy or if cold increases. post illness babies might be cranky , irritable. nose block congestion also result in loss of appetite, difficult sucking. try different head up feeding position. feed by spoon otherwise. Maintain hygiene. if bottle feeding, maintain sterility as its a common source of infections.

profile image of Dr Bandana JoshiExpertDr Bandana JoshiAyurvedic Physician7 years ago

A. Yes, it us prescribed if wheezing is there. Common cold is a viral infection of nose and throat. Nasal Congestion and runny nose are the main indicators of a cold. Keep feeding your baby well, give indirect steam or use humidifier, put saline nasal drops. You can prevent it by keeping your baby away from the person who is suck, wash your hands before handling the baby, clean baby's toys and pacifier often

Author of questionFather of a 7 yr 5 m old boy7 years ago

A. Ok but that dose is fine for 5 months infants ? 3.75ml per day

profile image of s madaans madaanMom of a 10 yr 2 m old girl7 years ago

A. yes Apply mustard oil with a pinch of rock salt over chest back and neck of the baby and also u should give ajvain sek by roasting ajvain over tawa and then it to the hanky and keeping it near the head of the baby Keep head elevated for helping child to breath easy. For runny nose or blocked nose Use saline drops and nasal aspirator to clean up the mucus Keep head elevated Apply cream near nose to avoid dryness and itching Keep baby well hydrated Apply turmeric paste over nose and forehead of the baby will help

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