I'm really concerned about my 1-year-old who has a cold. Is it okay to give them Recofast syrup? Would love to hear your advice on this.

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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5+ Yrs

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Yes you can give

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really worried because I accidentally gave my 3 and a half-year-old Otrivin Oxy nasal spray. I only did it once, but I'm freaking out a bit. What should I do to fix this?

No need to worry,notthing is gonna happen,do not repeat it again

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I'm wondering about my baby's mundan ceremony. He's 4 months old right now. Is it okay to do the ceremony when he's 5 months, or should we wait longer for his head scalp to become harder? What do you recommend?

Visit Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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Can I use a nebulizer for my daughter while she's asleep? She's been taking off the mask when she's awake. The doctor suggested using duolin 1ml mixed with 1ml of NS liquid.

-It's generally not recommended to use a nebulizer while your daughter is asleep because it can be hard to ensure the mask stays in place and she gets the full dose. You can try gently waking her up for the treatment, or consult your doctor for alternativ

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