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5 Yr Old Has Higher Frequency In Right Ear, Advised Omnacortil. Swelling In Lips And Around Eyes. Discontinue ?
Hello Doctor Kondekar, ENT specialist recommended omnacortil for my grandson, whose right ear is 80 db at higher frequency. aged 5 year and 6 months. Weight is 18 kg. dose 10 ml each in morning and evening. after taking 4 dose of 10 ml each, slightly swelling is seen on upper lips and around eyes. please suggest whether i continue
Wed, 28 Aug 2013
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
From the details mentioned,the symptoms are caused due to side effect of Oral PREDNISOLONE administered,which is a corticosteroid.
Please do consult with your physician and get the medication replaced.
Meanwhile,maintain oral hygiene well.
Apply anesthetic gel on the affected area.
Vitamin b and iron supplements has to be administered.
Take care.
Thanks for writing to us.
From the details mentioned,the symptoms are caused due to side effect of Oral PREDNISOLONE administered,which is a corticosteroid.
Please do consult with your physician and get the medication replaced.
Meanwhile,maintain oral hygiene well.
Apply anesthetic gel on the affected area.
Vitamin b and iron supplements has to be administered.
Take care.
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