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Hi, my daughter having cough since last night. She was coughing heavily in night. She is 5 yrs old. I have Viscodyne syrup at home, is it safe to give it to a child of 5 yrs old, if yes please tell me the dosage. Please suggest other medications also, if necessary.
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It is better to give simple benadryl cough syrup for children.
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Good diet and exercises, ventillation , immu nization and good emotional healthy environments are required.otherwise they repond by behavior problems.
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You can give her cough syrup. For further instructions consult online
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Dr. Rahul Kamble
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11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Syp.Cheerikof 5 ml three times a day.
Luke warm water for drinking.
Steam inhalation two times a day.
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Dr. Shebin C E
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10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
Greetings, you can give for the time being but better to consult the doctor so that he can guide you through the treatment.
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