What could be causing a new, non-itchy rash on my 3.7-year-old child, what are the recommended creams or powders for heat rash, and what are the correct dosages of Zincovit (drops or syrup) and Jusdee 800 for a child of this age? | Apollo Pharmacy

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What could be causing a new, non-itchy rash on my 3.7-year-old child, what are the recommended creams or powders for heat rash, and what are the correct dosages of Zincovit (drops or syrup) and Jusdee 800 for a child of this age?

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What could be causing a new, non-itchy rash on my 3.7-year-old child, what are the recommended creams or powders for heat rash, and what are the correct dosages of Zincovit (drops or syrup) and Jusdee 800 for a child of this age?

Asked by Female, 33 · 2 days ago

Dr. S Aneela

M. Pharm (Pharmacology)., PhD

2 days ago

A new, non-itchy rash in a toddler can be due to mild viral infections, heat rash, or skin irritation. For heat rash, cool baths and a thin layer of soothing calamine lotion help; please avoid heavy powders as they can clog pores. Regarding supplements, Zincovit syrup (multivitamin) and Jusdee 800 (vitamin D3) dosages depend strictly on your child's current weight and nutritional needs. Typically, multivitamin syrups for this age are around 2.5 to 5 ml daily, but it is safest to have a pediatrician physically examine the rash and prescribe the exact dosages of Zincovit and Jusdee 800 to ensure your little one's safety.

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What could be causing a new, non-itchy rash on my 3.7-year-old child, what are the recommended creams or powders for heat rash, and what are the correct dosages of Zincovit (drops or syrup) and Jusdee 800 for a child of this age?

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