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Having cough and cold. I am feeding 1 month old baby, which medicine should be taken with no effect on baby ?
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breastfeeding a 1-month-old baby and have cough and cold, it's important to choose medicines that are safe during lactation. Many over-the-counter meds can pass into breastmilk, so caution is necessary.
Safe options:
Paracetamol (500 mg) â for fever or body ache (safe)
Steam inhalation â helps with nasal congestion
Saline nasal drops â for blocked nose
Honey + ginger â natural remedy (only for adults)
Warm fluids â like turmeric milk or soups
Avoid:
Antihistamines like cetirizine, chlorpheniramine â may reduce milk supply or make baby drowsy
Strong decongestants or combinations like cold & flu tablets without doctorâs advice
If symptoms persist beyond 3â5 days or if fever increases, consult a doctor to prescribe lactation-safe medications.
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Steam inhalation with Vicks or eucalyptus oil two times before meals.
MONTE lc one at night after dinner for 3to5 days. Cough?????
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Girilinctus syr
Wet
Girilinctus bm syr
5 ml twice n 10 ml at night.
No cold things
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Hi,
If you don't have a fever associated and if the symptoms don't lead to breathing difficulty, chest pain or low oxygen levels you don't need hospital care or antibiotics.
Take steam inhalation and eat well- only home food.
Take enough water (2-2.5 litres per day)
You can take normal saline nasal spray for symptom relief.
Do consult if required
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Is it mild or more? If mild- just do steam inhalation and hot saline gargles.
If more- take tab Azithromycin 500mg one daily for 3 days
Tab cetrrizine 5mg one morning and one evening for 5days.
Continue steam inhalation and hot saline gargles
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Is there any sputum production ?
Do warm water gargals 4 times a day
Tab PCM 650mg for fever can be taken 3 times a day
Tab MontecLC 0-0-1
Hydrate well 3-4 lt fluids
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No need for antibiotics if no yellow sputum
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For URTI relief, try home remedies like staying hydrated with warm liquids, using a humidifier, gargling with salt water, and consuming soothing foods like honey, ginger, and herbal teas, such as peppermint or chamomile, to help ease congestion and discomfort.
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Take t.levocet once daily for 3 days at night
Do salt water / betadine gargling thrice a day
Connect if the symptoms persist
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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4 yrs exp
Jhansi
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Dr. Koushik
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4 yrs exp
Karimnagar
Kindly consult.
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need more history for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Thresia Pereira
General Physician
37 yrs exp
Mumbai
Lactating mother
consult and take medication
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
Urti.
Steam inhalation.
Salt water gargling.
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Dr. Reshma Rahman
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3 yrs exp
Delhi
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Dr. Shivam Mishra
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Mumbai
**Dear Patient,**
I understand your concern about managing cough and cold while ensuring the safety of your 1-month-old baby. Since you are breastfeeding, it’s crucial to avoid medications that could pass into breast milk and affect the infant.
For mild symptoms:
- Steam inhalation (3-4 times daily) and hot saline gargles (2-3 times daily) are safe and effective.
- Stay hydrated and rest adequately.
For persistent or severe symptoms:
- Consult a doctor before taking any medication, as self-medication can be risky. Commonly prescribed safe options (under medical supervision) may include:
- Paracetamol (for fever/body ache) in recommended doses.
- Antihistamines like Levocetirizine (less sedating) if absolutely necessary.
Avoid Azithromycin or other antibiotics without confirmation of a bacterial infection.
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Your baby’s health is a priority. Please **schedule a consultation with me** for personalized advice tailored to your condition and breastfeeding needs.
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Dr. Shruti Goswami
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Pune
Pls connect with me
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Dr. Vikram Pratap
General Physician
11 yrs exp
New Delhi
You should visit a physician for proper physical examination and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Relent
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Start drinking lukewarm water
Avoid cold things
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Kindly consult once for prescription
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Dr. Ankit Prakash
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
You can take Amoxicillin (without clavulanic acid )
Tab MONTELUCAST +LEVOCETRIZINE COMBINATION
WARM SALINE GARGLE
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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