Hi, my son is 5 months old,his weight is 8 kg, he having cold(nasal congestion) , fever because of viral infection. I have given sumol & paracetamol for the past 3 days, but still no improvement. Today doctor asked me to give taxim o (5ml in the morning & 5ml in the night). But I think the quantity is too much for 5month old baby. Can I give as per my doc. Said? One more question is, we need to travel for 10 hours by Friday night, can we travel?is it safe for my baby? Will he be ok before Friday? Thank you Jayanthi
Hi... Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in child Chat Doctor.  For cold, you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Maximo is an antibiotic, and it will not work for upper respiratory infections like this. Moreover, as I said, 95% of times it is viral in kids. So antibiotic is not needed. Do not give both Sumo and Paracetamol. Use only one. You can travel, no problem. It is safe for the baby, but watch for fast breathing and respiratory distress. I cannot say if he will be o before Friday, But usually viral illnesses last for 4-5 days. Regards -