Question
My baby has been experiencing coughing and nasal congestion a few days after birth. The doctor diagnosed it as fever and prescribed the Wan Tong brand Pediatric Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Suspension. The symptoms recurred after about two weeks, and I have already given my baby two packages of the medicine, but the drug’s instructions state that it should not be used in newborns. Now, my baby still has nasal congestion but no runny nose, with dry mucus in the nose. What should I do? I’m worried about what this might mean for my baby?
Answer
The Wan Tong brand Pediatric Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Suspension is a combination medication that is not recommended for children under 18 years of age because their liver and kidney functions are not fully developed, which could lead to organ damage from the drug’s side effects. For fever issues, they are usually caused by viral infections and are treated symptomatically. For nasal congestion and runny nose, you can use a hot towel to warm the nose and perform nasal health exercises.