Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Are Clarithromycin And Cefixime Safe For An Infant With Pneumonia?
Posted on
Sat, 5 Dec 2015
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sat, 5 Dec 2015
Answered on
Mon, 28 Dec 2015
Last reviewed on
Question : Infant suffering from pneumonia and advised antibiotic CLARIBID and cefixime nd also otrivin nasal drops .is it safe ? Will it affect her in the long run... Is it ok to get vaccination once the medicine course is over? Her vaccine fr 6-8 weeks cldnt b taken and how long can u extend it?
Brief Answer:
Clarithromycin and cefixime can be given for infants
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I understand your concerns but don't worry. You may give clarithromycin and cefixime for severe pneumonia to infants. Otrivin (normal saline) drops can be used for blocked nose. All these medicines are safe.
Vaccination can be given once pneumonia improve.
Hopefully it will be of help. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
Clarithromycin and cefixime can be given for infants
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I understand your concerns but don't worry. You may give clarithromycin and cefixime for severe pneumonia to infants. Otrivin (normal saline) drops can be used for blocked nose. All these medicines are safe.
Vaccination can be given once pneumonia improve.
Hopefully it will be of help. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for your reply . My baby 58 days old is given otrinoz baby drops. It is xylometazoline hcl and sorbitol nasal drops. Is it ok to go for it?
I still have no clue regarding whether her disease was bronchiolitis or pneumonia.she didn't have fever but intense cough and running nose.could hear a sound when she breathes and it still persists even after the course of antibiotics. And is it ok to go for vaccination if she has phlegm and coughs twice or thrice a day?
I still have no clue regarding whether her disease was bronchiolitis or pneumonia.she didn't have fever but intense cough and running nose.could hear a sound when she breathes and it still persists even after the course of antibiotics. And is it ok to go for vaccination if she has phlegm and coughs twice or thrice a day?
Brief Answer:
Check pneumonia by chest X Ray
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Its not advisable to go for xylometazolin drops at this age. I would recommend non medicated saline nasal drops as they are safe.
Antibiotics do not help in bronchiolitis. Pneumonia can be ruled out by chest X Ray. Avoid antibiotics if no pneumonia present. Use room humidifier, hypertonic saline nebulisation (4-6 times/day) and decongestant drops (eg. Maxtra or T minic 0.5 ml thrice daily) if he has just bronchiolitis. The episode usually improves over 1-2 weeks.
You may continue with routine vaccination. Cough and phlegm are not contraindications to vaccination.
Take care
Check pneumonia by chest X Ray
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Its not advisable to go for xylometazolin drops at this age. I would recommend non medicated saline nasal drops as they are safe.
Antibiotics do not help in bronchiolitis. Pneumonia can be ruled out by chest X Ray. Avoid antibiotics if no pneumonia present. Use room humidifier, hypertonic saline nebulisation (4-6 times/day) and decongestant drops (eg. Maxtra or T minic 0.5 ml thrice daily) if he has just bronchiolitis. The episode usually improves over 1-2 weeks.
You may continue with routine vaccination. Cough and phlegm are not contraindications to vaccination.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
