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Lasma 5 tablet is safe
My son is 11 years old. 2 months before he suffered with cold. When we visit doctor, he told he is having cold in chest and prescribed some medicines. Later he cured. Then all of our family members suffered by cold and because of that my son again caught cold and during sleep i heard some different sound while he breathe. The very next day we visit doctor and doctor examine for 1 week. Then he prescribed lasma 5mg tablet everyday. Now i gave that medicine regularly. We don't have family history of asthma. Now my worry is taking the tablet regularly create any side effect. And will he addicted to that tablet?How long we need to take?what happened if i have stopped that now? Please guide us. Thank you.
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Lasma (montelukast) is quite safe. It is used upto 3 months at a time even for allergic colds. Side effects are rare. There is no known addiction. He may be given the tablet for 15-20 days. Nothing will happen if you stop it.
Since he is recurrently catching cough, you should try some home remedies like warm water with honey, hot liquids like soups, kadha, meditation/listening to classical music, eating only fresh cooked home foods, walking/ exercise. Also avoid packaged food, outside food, weight gain.
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