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2025-02-01 06:57:16
My 9 month old is having persistent cold and cough since 1 month. Doctor has prescribed nebulizer and cortimax syrup. I am skeptical about giving him cortimax.Is cortimax safe for 9 month old. Please suggest
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Hello. Your should not give cortimax as baby is just 9months old. As cough is persistent for 1 month, it is better to get him examined directly by a Pediatrician.  Needs to examine his chest and throat and give proper management.

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Before giving this medicine need to examine the chest and to see chest X ray also

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Its safe , but long term use can cause side effects of steroid, if ur child have persistent cough since 1 month then consider to consult physically and get an x ray Proper history can tell further management

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