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Omnacortil soln 5ml
My son is having 3 years 4 months and having cough from last 4 days.
He was having fever for 2 days but no fever from last 48 hrs
Omnacortil syrup given with azi and other syrup.
Pls advice if Omnacortil is safe to use for 5 days twice a day 6 ml?
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In my opinion better consult same pediatrician normal I use steroids rarely for any suspicion allergic cause without fever .
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sorry. i don't use steroids. I would not give steroid for minor problem. Now for how many days you have given ?
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Yes. It's safe to give at this dose for 5 days. But if given longer than 5 days, it has to be adjusted. Always mention weight. Assuming weight to be around 12 to 14 kg.
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Please consult your doctor
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Dr. Sanjay Hendre
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31 yrs exp
Thane
Syp Omnacortil not safe, it suppress immune response.
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Take online consulting if not better.
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Nebulised steroids are much safer than oral steroids.
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