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2023-01-13 23:51:14
My son is 10 his weight is 36.6..he has allergy issues..n has wheezing ..doc has given omnacortil forte syrup (25mg/5 ml )4 ml thrice a day for 5 days ..is it safe..it's a steroid..can it give side effects to my child ...I heard abt a 2 yr old greeting diabetes after taking steroid
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It's safe if indication is there

Answered2023-01-14 11:17:08

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dear parents , short term use of steroid, given after meals with milk do not cause any harm.

Answered2023-01-14 03:19:40

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