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Cough syrup for 6 months old

2022-06-10 06:40:59
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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No cough syrup is advisable at this age Honey can be used after 1 year. If he has nasal congestion then give Nasoclear nose drops 4 times a day fir 3 days. If there is runny nose he can take syrup Montek lc 5 ml once per day fif 3 days. Give plenty of fluids.
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if no improvement then get evaluation done by Paediatrician.

Answered2022-06-10 12:43:37

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For better assessment and management kindly do teleconsultation with Paediatrician

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