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, Yellow Antihistamine Granules. About ten days later, the baby experienced 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 have caused any interference with the baby? Is she still stuffy-nosed, not sneezing, and has dry nasal mucus inside? What should I do?
Doctor's answer:
I'm glad to help you solve your question. 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 during the infant stage, the liver and kidney function are not yet fully developed, and adverse reactions to the medication may potentially cause organ damage.The fever you described is mostly caused by viral infections, and the treatment should focus on symptomatic relief. For nasal congestion and runny nose, you can use a warm towel to (apply to the nose) and perform nasal exercises for relief.