Tablets instead of syrup

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Asked for Male, 5 Years

Dear Practo, My son is just 5 years old (DOB : 3 rd Nov 2016). He does not like syrups , especially the pink ones. Are there any tablets for kids this age to treat routine ailmentd like fever, cold, cough etc.. ?. Many thanks in advance. Stay Safe, Guru

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I don't know your problems. Ofcourse tablets are available. Syrup may not be available.

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Dr. Lakshmi Narayana Munirathi Pediatrician 29 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Lakshmi Narayana Munirathi

Pediatrician 29 yrs exp Hyderabad

Yes now many medicines are available in Dispersible forms need not worry if need arises.

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