Patient's question:
My baby started showing signs of hiccups and stuffy nose a few days after birth. When I took her to the hospital, the doctor said she had a fever and prescribed a box of Wan Tong brand infant Paracetamol, Huangna Granules. About ten days later, the baby had the same symptoms again, so I gave her a few doses in divided amounts. However, I accidentally noticed yesterday that the instructions say newborns should stop using it, but the baby has already taken two boxes.What assistance is needed: Hello, could this affect the baby? Is the baby still stuffy-nosed, without a runny nose, and with dry nasal crusts inside? What should I do?
Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to help you solve your problem. The pediatric paracetamol and chuanxinmine granules are a compound preparation, and it is not recommended for children under 18 years old to use it. This is because the liver and kidney function of infants are not yet fully developed, and adverse reactions to the drug may cause organ damage. The fever you described is mostly caused by a viral infection, and symptomatic treatment should be the basis. For nasal congestion and runny nose, you can use a warm towel to (apply to the nose) and do nasal exercises.