.svg)
.svg)
.png)
Want to share your parenting queries and get answers
Get Solutions and advice from other parents and experts
Ask a QuestionMom of a 3 yr 1 m old boy2 years ago
Q.
my 7 months old fever cold and cough, doctor suggested to give paracetamol syp antibiotic syp and cough syrup, fever keep developing even after giving paracetamol syrup, for how many hours once can I give him paracetamol syrup
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
5 Answers
ExpertDr. Pandurang sawantPaediatrician2 years agoA. maximum 4-6 hrly can be given
Most of the time cough cold, fever are viral in origin, it may subside by 3 -9 days.
No need of any medication if mild.
If fever above 100F then need fever medication (paracetmol) as per weight.
If baby have cold then need steam inhalation, nasal decongestant drops (nasivion baby nasal drops/Otrivin-P nasal drops 1drop in each nostril 3-4 times a day for 3 days).
If cough then need cough syrup or drops as per babys cough condition (wet or dry).
Keep ur baby well hydrated in cough cold fever episode
Maintain hygiene, hand wash properly,
Keep ur baby away from other infected persons if possible , continue to give all food items as before, It will help for fast recovery.
If decreased oral intake, decreased urine output, breathing difficulty,
Then need to consult with ur nearest pediatrician
Report Abuse
A. hello Dr. my baby 7 month old she suffering teeth gum pain can you ask some tips the relief baby teeth pain
Report Abuse
RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl2 years agoA. Fever has a nature of repeating within six hours every time so you can continue with fever medicine for maximum 72 hours that approximately completing three days and if the fever still does not subside by then in that case you may have to go for a blood test for the child
Report Abuse
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Mom of a 4 yr 4 m old boy
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Guardian of a 4 yr 3 m old boy
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Mom of a 5 m old girl
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Guardian of a 6 m old boy
Answer
Follow | 1
Report Abuse
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Mom of a 1 yr 3 m old girl
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Guardian of a 10 m old girl
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Mom of a 2 yr 2 m old boy
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Mom of a 1 yr 7 m old girl
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Mom of a 2 yr 11 m old girl
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
Father of a 2 yr 3 m old girl
Q. #AskTheExpert last night had fever and cough
cherikof junior syp given
no fever now but cough is
Read More
Answer
Follow
Report Abuse
SUGGESTED ARTICLES
Do you know any solution to this question?Let’s go to the app - To help out fellow parents & to get answers to your questions
Add An Answer
Post Answer