My 18-month-old baby is being treated for a fever and cold with Crocin DS, Oxipod, and Zrycold syrup, but he now has sores in his mouth and is refusing to eat or drink; should I start giving him a multivitamin, and if so, which one? | Apollo Pharmacy

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My 18-month-old baby is being treated for a fever and cold with Crocin DS, Oxipod, and Zrycold syrup, but he now has sores in his mouth and is refusing to eat or drink; should I start giving him a multivitamin, and if so, which one?

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My 18-month-old baby is being treated for a fever and cold with Crocin DS, Oxipod, and Zrycold syrup, but he now has sores in his mouth and is refusing to eat or drink; should I start giving him a multivitamin, and if so, which one?

Asked by Male, 1 · 6 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

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6 days ago

It is very difficult when a baby refuses to eat or drink. Please hold off on starting a multivitamin for now; it will not cure the sores and could irritate his sensitive mouth. Mouth sores can sometimes occur as a reaction, a viral symptom, or even thrush after antibiotic use like Oxipod. Our immediate priority is preventing dehydration. Please offer frequent, tiny sips of cool water, breast milk, or oral rehydration therapy. I highly recommend having his pediatrician evaluate his mouth today so they can identify the cause and prescribe a child-safe, soothing gel to relieve his pain.

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My 18-month-old baby is being treated for a fever and cold with Crocin DS, Oxipod, and Zrycold syrup, but he now has sores in his mouth and is refusing to eat or drink; should I start giving him a multivitamin, and if so, which one?

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