Can Maxtra Syrup And Soventus Jr Be Used For Cold And Cough In An Infant?

Posted on Sat, 4 Aug 2018

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Question : Hi,
My 5 month old daughter is suffering from cold and cough from last 2 days. Doctor prescribed two medications
1. Maxtra Syrup ( When I checked it online it says to be used for children above 2 years)
2. Soventus Jr ( I didn’t find any information to use it on infants)
Please can you advise us whether to use the above medication.

Much Appreciated.

Thank You

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Safe. Can be given

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Possibly your child is suffering from a viral infection. Irrespective of treatment it usually lasts for 5-7 days.
* Soventus Jr contains Ambroxol, Guaifenesin and Terbutaline. Each of these is safe for a child of this age. You can feel free to give it.
* Maxtra contains Chlorpheniramine and Phenylephrine which are also safe for a child of this age. If given in appropriate dose it is safe to be given to a child of this age.

You can feel free to follow the prescription of your doctor.

Feel free to write back.

Regards

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