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2025-09-03 11:30:12
My daughter is 3.8months old. She is having bad cough and fever since last two days and my doctor has prescribed medicine along with maxiflo inhaler with morning and night 1puff dosage for 30 days. Is it okay to take maxiflo inhaler for 30days without any breathing issues. Please suggest.
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Not usually prescribed below 6 years

Answered2025-09-04 14:16:23

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Maxiflo (formoterol + fluticasone) is generally approved for children above 6 years. In children below this age, safety and dosing are not well established.
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Please do not stop or continue the inhaler on your own—first take a second opinion (preferably pediatric pulmonologist)

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Physical consulting required

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Usually maxiflo is not prescribed below 5 years. Kindly consult local Pediatrician.

Answered2025-09-03 13:41:09

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You can take nebulizer instead taking inhaler. Kindly consult near by doctor if required.
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kindly see fast breathing, difficulty in breathing and letargy

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