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Traveling kit of medicines for routine problems of children
1.
LOOSE MOTIONS
: Tab Nutrolin - B about 1/2 to 1 tablet twice a day dissolved in water for minor
loose motions
2. PAIN IN TUMMY
(COLIC)
: Colimex Drops or
spasmindon Drops usually 8 drops upto 3 times a day for child below 6 months & 10-12
drops for
older ones
3. Vomiting
: Reglan / Perinorm Syrup
or Domstal Susp.
about 12 - 15 drops upto 3 times a day for child below 6 months and
double dose for older child. For child above 1 years give ½ spoon (2.5
ml)
4. Fever
: Metacin /
Crocin Drops
Double the number of drops as the weight in kilos ( e.g. 10 drops for a
5 kilo child ) - 3 - 4 time a day
5. Minor Cough / Cold
: Triominic
Drops Dose as per age is mentioned on the pack Triaminic Syrup 1 - 2 years : 4 ml ( 3 times a day )
2 - 6 years : 5 ml ( 3 times a day )
6. Nose Block
: Nasoclear
Nose Drops 2 drops in each nostril
7. General Crankiness
: Phenergan
Syrup 3 - 4 ml below 6 months & 5 ml till 1 year.
8. Other Useful Things To
Carry
- Bandaid
plasters, tissue paper, soap strips
- Soframycin ointment for minor cuts / scratches
- AND lots of patience !