Can Omnacortil Solution Be Taken Instead Of Omnacortil Forte Syrup?

Posted on Mon, 30 Nov 2015

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Question : Hi, Can i give my kid Omnacortil solution instead of Omnacortil syrup.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
See the strength and get back please

Detailed Answer:
Hi...Omnacortil comes in the strength of 5mg/5ml. Please see the printed matter on the pack.

If the composition shows - EACH 5ML CONTAINS 5MG OF OMNACORTIL . Then you can go ahead and it give. It is one and the same. Do not worry.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (12 minutes later)

Initial prescription was Omnacortil forte syrup 15mg/5ml.

The current one what i bought is Omnacortil Solution 5mg/5ml.

Both are of same manufacture - MACLEODS.

Please confirm if both are same.

Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Both are not same - please get back with weight and I will suggest the dose

Detailed Answer:
Hi...Both are not same - please get back with weight and I will suggest the dose.

I also need to know what was the indication for which Omnacortil was prescribed.

Please get back to me with the above information please.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (3 hours later)

Weight is 13.5 kg .
For wet cough,it was prescribed.

Regards,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Suggested Omnacortil dose

Detailed Answer:
Hi...you can give Omnacortil (5mg/5ml) strength at 4ml thrice a day for 3 days please.

I wish your kid a speedy recovery. If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link.
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www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar