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Hi doctor, i have 1 year old son and he is suffering from fever and cold. my doctor has given nasivion 0.01% drops. my wife thought that we should feed the medicine to my baby and she did it. later she realized that that medicine is for external use onl

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No harm done: It can still be swallowed inadvertently without causing a harm, and it also gets absorbed when instilled in the nose through the nasal mucosa.wish you all wellness

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/18/2017

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A member asked:

Hi doctor, i have 1 year old son and he is suffering from fever and cold. my doctor has given nasivion 0.01% drops. my wife thought that we should feed the medicine to my baby and she did it. later she realized that that medicine is for external use onl

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

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