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Hello. My 15 months old son has been caught with severe cough n cold n has light fever since last evening. Last week when he had normal cold he was prescribed t minic n salomodil plus 2.5ml each 3 times a day for a week. Since last evening it has become very severe. Please help. Thank you!
Thank you for asking! Provided the kid's history all the kid needs is symptomatic treatment.Salamodil is an expectorant and can be used if the chest is wheezy and crepitated. Nasal decongestants drops like oxymetazoline etc with antipyretics syrups like acetaminophen is needed.If the cough is severe add ivy leaf extracts syrup to the dosage. Seek the paediatrician if the problem persists. Ask our expert paediatrician for a better management by trying our premium answer facility and get answered to in minutes. Take care
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How To Cure Severe Cough And Cold In A Kid?
Thank you for asking! Provided the kid s history all the kid needs is symptomatic treatment.Salamodil is an expectorant and can be used if the chest is wheezy and crepitated. Nasal decongestants drops like oxymetazoline etc with antipyretics syrups like acetaminophen is needed.If the cough is severe add ivy leaf extracts syrup to the dosage. Seek the paediatrician if the problem persists. Ask our expert paediatrician for a better management by trying our premium answer facility and get answered to in minutes. Take care