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Promethazine abbott syrup ( Phenergan )
Hi all I have 3.5 month old baby my paediatric doctor prescribed promethazine abbott syrup for cough and cold. 1.5 ml two times 5 days. I already given all the doses. Randomly i googled about this surup. It's says, shouldn't given for under 2 year old baby. Because it's affect brain nervous system. I got panic . I am very much worried. Please guide me. Now what to do?
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No need to worry, Sedatation is the problem no other neurological problem will occur. Dose is fine so no need to worry.But avoid some seniors will prescribe.
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Hello mam, I understand your concern
It was in safe dosage , no worries
You should avoid any cough medications below 2 years
You can talk to me on practo for further guidance
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As you have already stopped the medicine and any is well now you don’t New’s to panic.But Please see to that its not given in the future.You can discard the medicine.Long term effects are less common. the drug in her system would have come down and she will be fine hopefully
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Yes don't give that's very harmful to baby stop it immediately
Just put Nasoclear nasal drops 2drops in both nostrils every 6th hourly for 3 days
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat.
Contact number: 97012307 two nine
Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology
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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query.
Early consultations can prevent complications.
Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive)
Dr Faisal Zoheb
MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn specialist )
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
No need to give
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Dr. Kamini Mashkaria
Paediatrics
30 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
If you have stopped medicine don't get panic.now on ward avoid that.
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