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How Safe Is Atrax Drops For Cough In Infants?
hi m from mohali. my 2 week old baby boy is colic n had cough. a doctor prescribed atrax drops along with colic aid. after giving him 4 drops of atrax as suggested by the doctor he is sleeping constantly n not taking feeds properly. is it safe to give him atrax 4 drops three times a day?
Tue, 21 Apr 2015
Atarax (hydroxyzine) is a good antiallergic and helps in relieving cough in children. It is safe but the main problem it can cause is excessive sleepiness. Although it is safe to give atarax thrice daily, in such a case, you might hold the dose and get the child examined by a pediatrician so that he would be able to assess if the child is otherwise fine. Colicaid is safe too and can be used.
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