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Is Taking Omnacortil Drops Safe For Babies?

Hi, my 1 year old son has been suffering from cold since last 5 days. As per prescription from doctor, we gave him sinarest and cepodem-100. His condition did not improved substantially. After that doctor prescribed omnacortil drops 1 ml twice a day for 2 days. Since it is a steriod, I am bit worried whether is it safe for such a small child...
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
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steroid can be given for short time . steroid are harmful when taken for long time .some time doctor has to give steroid when other medicine not giving result
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Is Taking Omnacortil Drops Safe For Babies?

steroid can be given for short time . steroid are harmful when taken for long time .some time doctor has to give steroid when other medicine not giving result