Suggest Treatment For Dry Cough And Blocked Nose In A Child

Posted on Mon, 20 Jun 2016

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Mon, 20 Jun 2016 Answered on

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Question : My baby boy is 6 months of age. He is having dry cough and Nose is blocked. I have consulted doctor and gave these medicines
1. Dm syrup 60 ml
2. Otrivin 10 ml
3. Azithral liquid 100 ml

Please suggest

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nasoclear instead of otrivin drops

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Can understand your concerns.

Dry cough with blocked nose can occur in upper respiratory tract infection.

I think that dm syrup and azithral is ok. But nasal drops like nasoclear 1 drop in each nostril three times a day should be given instead of otrivin.

Otrivin contains xylometazoline and is usually not given in small babies.

I hope this will help you.
Wishing your child good health.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng