Can Ascoril be given for child s cough and runny nose?
Patient: my son will be three next month.he came down with throat infection and developed fever accompanied by cough and runny nose . he has been administered cephalexin syrup 125mg/5ml three times a day. it is day 3 of fever(temp around 100-102 F) with 8 hourly interval. now his cough is making him very uncomfortable because it is very mucousy. Can I give him ascoril ls expectorant for his cough. For his fever I have been giving him Ibugesic plus...so please could you guide me about the cough syrup to be given or should I take him to the GP today? thanks Doctor: Hi....Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. For cold you can use anti-allergics like cetirizine and for nose block, saline nasal decongestants will do. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (max ceiling dose 500mg) every 4-6th hourly, that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.You can give Ascoril. But I suggest you take him to GP...to check if he has got any wheeze.Regards - Dr. Sumanth