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My pediatrician suggested for Maxtra syrup 5ml for my 4 month old baby. But I read about Maxtra Syrup, that it must not be given to babies below 1 yr. Pls assist.

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Dear Mother Greetings of the day ! 🔴Your complaint and your concern is noted. 🔵To give an expert advice in this case, you have to provide additional medical infor ...  Read More

Hello doctor, please suggest me which cough syrup I can use for my 6month old?? He is having cough from 2days

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For better assessment and management kindly do teleconsultation with Paediatrician ...  Read More

My baby girl is 4 year old .she is suffering from gastroenteritis and fever for past 4 days.today there is no fever she is doing well .but from evening she had non stop cough and that leads to vomiting.my daughters pediatrician not prescribed any medicine for cold cough every time we go.what I do for this cough any remedies or any syrup.

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Medicines should be given for cough. Please visit or do online consultation with another pediatrician for prescription ...  Read More

Sir, Due to COVID 19 pandemic situation, we couldn't visit to government hospital for Vitamin A dose as prescribed in vaccination card for our 4 year old child from last 1.5 year. Is there any syrup available in market with same or similar composition as given in Govt. Hospitals? So that we can give required vitamin A dose at home. Thanks in adva

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If child is otherwise healthy and taking normal diet..no need of vitamin A supplements.. ...  Read More

Pls suggest cough syrup for 3 month old girl child , due to seasonsal change sneezing and little cough, Thank you !

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Greetings you can use matra drops 3 drops two times a day. For cough we need to ask more history kindly book a consultation so that I can guide you ...  Read More

What is the dosage of Maxtra syrup for 4 year old for cold and running nose ? Please tell the dosage

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Syp Maxtra 5ml three times a day for 3 days. ...  Read More

My 4 year old girl had mild fever. I have given 3ml of P500 syrup to my child. Is it right dose or a bit more. If it is bit more, should i be worried. Only one time i gave this. Kindly provide your valuable suggestions.

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It’s best to avoid keeping high concentration formations. That said, paracetamol drops variants come in the same concentrations, but come with a dropper . You have given 300 mg which is generally giv ...  Read More

My 4 month old son with weight 6.5 kg having cough , doctor in Kolkata prescribed Syp Alex junior 2.5ml three times daily 4days Syp Azithral 100-3.5ml once daily 4days Is it safe to give this High dose of alex syrup? Also in allahabad doctor prescribed maxtra syrup 6 drop and s-mucolite 5 drops. Both doctors doese are too much different. What is c

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Drops are concentrated so dose will be less, 5 drops. Syrups are diluted so it will be in ml. Maxtra & S Mucolite drops are better. ...  Read More

My daughter is 4 months old and is having dry cough for 2 days which medicine I should give her. This has started after her DTP injection.

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No medicine required,you can give steam and pull saline nasal drops,if baby develops fever or fast breathing,refusal of feed then consult immediately. Correct feeding position,it will help. ...  Read More

My daughter is 4 years old and have cough problem from last 2 days. please suggest good cough syrup for her.

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I'm afraid you will have to get your daughter checked for the cough. It's dangerous to prescribe medicines without knowing the exact nature of cough. ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, I’m writing about my 9-month-old son, who has had a cough for the past 3 weeks. He coughs a few times during the day, but it seems more frequent at night and early in the morning. The cough sounds wet/productive. He took Ascoril LS Junior syrup 10 days as prescribed by our doctor. There were periods of slight improvement, but the

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Its like allergic cough but before confirming further evaluation is needed For any details contact me on practo ...  Read More

My son 4 month old spitting milk after giving iron drops. Till 4 month he has no spitting milk. But after giving iron drops he spitting milk alot.

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It could be bz of gastritis , give on empty stomach— ...  Read More

Can we give dabur honeytus cough syrup to 4 years old . She is suffering from cough since 2 days. Is honeytus safe for kids and what should be the dose?

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Yes ...  Read More

Hello doctor… my baby is 3 yr old. She had cough and cold from last 2 days. Today doctor prescribed her HHLINCTUS junior syrup for dry cough and montair lc for cold… is this medicine is safe for baby? Because I googled about cough syrup there mentioned Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg/5ml) + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (10mg/5ml) is not good for bab

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Yes ...  Read More

My daughter is 4.5 years old . From last 3 days she rub her eyes and water came and itching also . I have noticed dark circles also . She doesn't use mobile . Only tv she watches but only 1.5 hrs .

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You have not mentioned other associated sinusitis. She might be suffering from infectious conjunctivitis. ...  Read More

Hello, I am looking for guidance on the correct medication and dosage for my 6-year-old son (Weight: 20kg, Height: 122cm). He has developed a dry, hacking cough specifically triggered by smoke inhalation. He has slight fever. I currently have access to: 1. Alex P 2. Benylin Dry Cough syrup 3. Solvin Cold syrup Which of these is most appropriate

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Based on your description, your child has an irritant-triggered dry cough (smoke exposure) with mild fever. For an isolated dry cough, the most appropriate option among the medicines you have is Beny ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, Our doctor suggested to take Criz M syrup 2.5 ml daily for 1 month to prevent cold cough etc for my 7th month old son. I am a bit worried if it will have any side effects. Kindly suggest. He had two episodes of cough in the last 3 weeks, and had to take ascoril syrup for 5 days each time.

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Hi, we don't generally give such syrups for preventing cough. I suggest you to consult another pediatrician for second opinion as we need to check for the cause of cough. From cold air to lung infecti ...  Read More

My Son is 2 years 4 months plus old. He has cough (Khansi). The doctor prescribed 2.5 ml Asthakind Junior DX. Is it safe? As it contains Dextromethorphan

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If a qualified doctor has prescribed it, I believe he/she might have examined the child, considered side effects, and then chose to give it. I suggest you discuss with your doctor and clear your doub ...  Read More

Hi am 7th month pregnant having cough with little phlegm and that to cough is more during night times.Doctor gave Cetirizine tablet daily twice and Alex syrup 8 ml thrice daily .is this safe to use now for me kindly reply

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Heard news that cough syrups for babies are getting banned. My 10 month old baby son is having cough. We consulted the doctor, and they prescribed cough syrup Mcbery Oral drops. https://pharmeasy.in/online-medicine-order/macbery-oral-drops-15ml-211536 Are they safe?

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Yes they are safe. The banned cough syrups were from a particular pharma company which had excess ethylene glycol in them. Rest of the branded pharma companies are safe and effective to use ...  Read More

I am having cough for 4 days. With some congestion. It gets worse in the evening. No fever only cough

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● If the symptoms of cough present is not with predominant yellowish or discolored sputum, mostly is whitish and in lesser quantity, you can go for symptomatic treatment:- T. DOLO 625 mg three ...  Read More

My daughter is 4 months old she coughs only when she is awake from 3 days please tell us what can I do ,Can I use antibiotics ?

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS ...  Read More

I have consulted a homeo doctor for my 2year baby Cough, he had given a syrup for it ,I have him 2.5 ml after that I tasted it gave cooling sensation so does it contain menthol, is it OK for baby .The syrup does not have any Name on it.

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Although it dose nit contains menthol, it is better to avoid couch syrups as it not nain homeopathic medicine. मैं homeopathic medicines are always in dilution form,. Which is to be prescribed in the ...  Read More

Hello doctor My 7 month old has wet cough, she is not coughing a lot but is coughing intermittently. She is otherwise active, sleeping, feeding and playing. Do i need to give her anything for cough? Or should i wait for it ti get better on its own. My 4 year school going kid caught the virus which she might have caught. Thank you

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive)  Dr Faisal Zoheb  MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatol ...  Read More

Safe cough syrup for pregnant women.having dry cough. Having throat dryness and pain Please suggest any cough syrup

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Syrup. Benadryl DR or any hunny based syrup is safe Do not use excessively. ...  Read More

My daughter is 2 years and 4 months old. She is suffering from a cough and a cold . I have syrup at home called Coriminic Syrup( Phenylephrine hydrochloride and chlorpheniramine maleate syrup IP). Can I give that to her ? If yes please let me know the dosage.

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No you cannot give that syrup. Kindly contact me on Practo or WhatsApp number (84960595six five) ...  Read More

My 4 month baby coughing a lot and very hard can k give few drops of tulsi leaves crushed juice to him.

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No.. don't give home made medicine ...  Read More

Hello sir / ma'am.. My daughter 4.5 yrs old from past 1 month experiencing regular cough only at Night time after 10pm. Entire day she has no cough episode and is active and playful. This happenes only while sleeping. She has chronic cough on/off problem from past 2 yrs also.

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Hey. Significant night time coughing in kids could be a pointer towards childhood asthma. Would advise you to get your child examined by an offline Paediatrician so that medicines like Monteleukast an ...  Read More

My 4 year old son is having fever cold and cough for 4 days. Fever was high around 103 on day 1 and 2. On day 3 and 4 it was within 101. Checked with dr on day 3 and he said it is viral. Can we wait for 2 more days or do we need to take test. Please advise

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Yes, you can wait if duration between 2 episodes of fever is increasing ...  Read More

My father a dialysis patient, had an 9 months expired cough syrup Acrosil SF, 1 teaspoon instead of Acrosil LS as prescribe. He is having Azethral 500mg also due to his cold and cough been persisting from last 1 week. Just want some quick opinion on same and anything to observe particularly

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Don’t worry . Wait for 30 mts if nothing happens then no issues . But yes don’t keep expired medication at home ...  Read More

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