A female asked:
is t minic drops safe for infant of 5 months.
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Dr. Phillip Goebel answered
16 years experience Emergency Medicine
Not recommended: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against using decongestants and cough medications for infants. Saline rinses and suction are however helpful with nasal congestion and cough.
Answered on Oct 26, 2016
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