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Dose of vincia drops
My baby is about 2 months old and he is having cold n doc prescribed with vincia drops which is phenyepherine and chlorpheniramine maleate 0.5 ml dose 6 hourly is this dose is correct becoz some days ago doc advised with 5 drops which is 0.25 ml please let me know 0.5 ml dose 6 hourly correct or not please?
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For a **2-month-old baby**, medicines containing **phenylephrine and chlorpheniramine** are generally **not routinely recommended** because cold medicines are usually avoided in infants below 6 months.
Between the two doses you mentioned:
* **5 drops (≈0.25 ml)** is a **much safer and lower dose**.
* **0.5 ml every 6 hours** is relatively higher for a 2-month-old and should **only be given if the pediatrician specifically examined the baby and prescribed that exact dose**.
Most colds at this age are **viral and self-limiting**, and treatment is mainly supportive:
* Use **normal saline nasal drops** 2–3 times daily
* Keep baby slightly **head elevated**
* Continue **frequent breastfeeding**
* Use a **nasal suction bulb** if nose is blocked
Seek medical review urgently if:
* Fever ≥ 100.4°F (38°C)
* Fast breathing or chest retractions
* Poor feeding
* Excessive sleepiness or irritability
If there is confusion between **0.25 ml and 0.5 ml**, it is best to **confirm the dose again with the prescribing pediatrician before giving the medicine.**
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Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology
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For a 2-month-old infant, phenylephrine + chlorpheniramine combination drops are generally not routinely recommended for common cold. If prescribed, the dosing frequency should be used cautiously in this age group. Giving 0.5 ml every 6 hours (4 times/day) is relatively high for a young infant.
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It would be advisable to reconfirm the exact dose and frequency with your treating pediatrician before continuing the medicine.
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In most young infants, saline nasal drops and gentle suction before feeds provide good symptomatic relief.
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Don't give Vincia drops it's not allowed in less than 1 yr of age
It had very dangerous side effects
So don't use and stop it
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In 2 months old, vincia drops are not recommended. Can give nasal saline drops for nasal congestion. Better to avoid all kinds of cough n cold medications in less than 3 months old kids. However, if your pediatrician has recommended them, you can give 2-3 drops 3 times a day
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Dr. Varun Balineni
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please dont use cold / cough syrup or drops at this age..strictly to be avoided. Any fast breathing / persisting cough needs to evaluated physically by pediatrician !!
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Dr. Santosh Bangar
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Ahmednagar
Don't use
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Dr. Supe Vishal Laxman
Neonatologist
16 yrs exp
Pune
Give only Nasoclear Nasal drops 1 drops each nostril 4-6 hourly 5-7 days or as per need
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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