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Is Levocet Recommended For Dry Cough In A Child?

Hi My child is suffering from throught irritation and dry cough from last 2month,he is 9yrs old. I conselt ent dr. Too but there is no any positive result at all. In this case what i have to do pls advice. Dr. Recomend me Levocet M. Which is heavy dose for my son. Pls advice what to do?? Regards Hetal.
Thu, 8 Jan 2015
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Most of such episodes of cough and cold are caused due to viral infections which are also associated with some amount of allergic reaction. Levocet M contains levocetirizine along with monteleukast, both of which are right to be given in such a situation. Do not worry, the combination would not be excess for your son. But to be able to comment whether the dose/amount provided is appropriate for your child, I would need to know the body weight of your child, as the dose is calculated according to the body weight. I would suggest you to continue the medication along with steam inhalation which would provide relief. Your doctor must have made the calculations before prescribing the medicine.
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Is Levocet Recommended For Dry Cough In A Child?

Most of such episodes of cough and cold are caused due to viral infections which are also associated with some amount of allergic reaction. Levocet M contains levocetirizine along with monteleukast, both of which are right to be given in such a situation. Do not worry, the combination would not be excess for your son. But to be able to comment whether the dose/amount provided is appropriate for your child, I would need to know the body weight of your child, as the dose is calculated according to the body weight. I would suggest you to continue the medication along with steam inhalation which would provide relief. Your doctor must have made the calculations before prescribing the medicine.