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Congestion and cold

2023-11-30 21:15:48
My 5 months old daughter is having congestion and cold. Doctor has prescribed maxtra 6 ml drops 3 times a day. But my baby becomes very drowsy after that. Should I continue the medicine?
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Greetings it could not be 6ml it will be 0.6ml ,6ml is high for the baby that could be reason for drowsy

Answered2023-12-01 01:03:34

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Can give maxtra drops 0.6ml twice daily These drops may cause little drowsiness don’t worry Can continue the medicine

Answered2023-12-01 12:44:22

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Please consult pediatrician as proper detailed history is not possible on chat in your case and then take medicines.

Answered2023-12-01 06:21:48

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Give 0.5 ml

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You can use 0.5 ml maxtra drops three times per day for 3 days

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