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Is It Safe To Give Ambrolite-S To An Infant For Cough?
Question: Hi doctor,
My baby is 2 months old. He has cough, doctor has advised to give 2ml of ambrolite S. Is it safe to give it to a baby?
Regards
My baby is 2 months old. He has cough, doctor has advised to give 2ml of ambrolite S. Is it safe to give it to a baby?
Regards
Brief Answer:
You may give the prescribed dose, observe for side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As baby is small the dose should be appropriate.
Ambrolite s contains ambroxol a mucolytic(sputum thinning agent)and terbutaline a bronchodilator (prevents airways spasm).
The dose prescribed by the pediatrician is appropriate for 4-6 kg baby. The side effect can be fast heart beat, sweating, irritability etc.
If you notice any side effect, any breathing difficulty, poor feeding or fever please consult your pediatrician immediately.
I hope this helps. please let me know if you have any more doubts.
Regards
You may give the prescribed dose, observe for side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As baby is small the dose should be appropriate.
Ambrolite s contains ambroxol a mucolytic(sputum thinning agent)and terbutaline a bronchodilator (prevents airways spasm).
The dose prescribed by the pediatrician is appropriate for 4-6 kg baby. The side effect can be fast heart beat, sweating, irritability etc.
If you notice any side effect, any breathing difficulty, poor feeding or fever please consult your pediatrician immediately.
I hope this helps. please let me know if you have any more doubts.
Regards
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