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2022-03-08 01:24:17
Hi, My son is 2 years 4 months, he is suffering from cough from past few days. Can you please suggest medicine. Do I need to give antibiotics
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Answered2022-03-09 04:19:42

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Antibiotics are usually not needed for cough only. Give syrup Prospan 5ml thrice a day for 5 days. Give steam inhalation, warm water to drink with honey, soup,  add haldi in food or if giving milk

Answered2022-03-08 01:57:52

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