My baby just turned 5 months and 6 days old. I'm wondering if it's a good time to start introducing Cerelac as a supplement. Also, could you advise me on which formula to buy? I'm trying to make sure I'm making the right choices.

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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4+ Yrs

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Consult your doctor before taking any medication during pregnancy.

Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is generally considered safe during pregnancy, but only under medical guidance.

Recommended dosage: 25-50 mg every 4-6 hours, not exceeding 300 mg in 24 hours.

Alternative allergy medications during pregnancy:

Loratadine (Claritin) Cetirizine (Zyrtec)

Always prioritize consulting your healthcare provider before taking any medication.

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My 10-year-old daughter had a fever, which thankfully went away after she took cefprozil, Alex PBifilac, and Pritexylls junior. However, she's still dealing with a really annoying dry cough, especially at night, which is making it hard for her to sleep well. We started giving her Kasnajiva and SeptilinhIMALAYA yesterday, but the cough hasn't improved much. Do you have any suggestions on what we should do next or if there's something else we could try? I'm really worried about her lack of sleep.

Continue same treatment for 5 days is advised to the patient.

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I'm worried about my 2.5-year-old son who weighs 12 kg. Hes had a fever since Monday, and we've been giving him crocin as the doctor advised. But today, even after taking crocin, his fever hasnt gone down and is still above 100. Would it be okay to give him meftal in between doses?

no, consult paediatrician

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I'm in Bangalore and I'm having trouble finding Otostar drops, which I've been using to clean my 7-month-old baby's ears. One of the stores here suggested I use Otorex instead. Is it safe to use Otorex for my baby's ears? I'm a bit worried and would really appreciate your advice.

See a specialist for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.

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