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Deflazacort 6mg
My kid suffering from cold and blocked nose from 3 days. Doctor advised to give deflazacort 6mg 5mg dose twice per day. As it is steroid does it good to give to kid??
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Prolonged use of steroids not good for children. As they effect growth. For nasal blockage Use nasoclear drops one drop in each nostril 4 times A day. Repeat it if necessary . For 2 days.
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