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Could A Child Take Foracort 100 As A Preventive Maintenance Inhaler? Suggest The Dosage?
Question: Can we use Foracort 100 as preventive maintenance inhaler for my 9 years old son. If not, pls suggest suitable one with dosage.
Thank you & regards,
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Thank you & regards,
XXXX XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
NO
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
I am medical doctor, an associate in Department of Chest diseases, working with an experienced Pulmonologist. I answer on his behalf
Foracort contains steroid and has very serious side effects specially in growing children.
Kindly enlighten me about the symptoms you child as based on the same I would advice on the management.
Waiting for your response.
NO
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
I am medical doctor, an associate in Department of Chest diseases, working with an experienced Pulmonologist. I answer on his behalf
Foracort contains steroid and has very serious side effects specially in growing children.
Kindly enlighten me about the symptoms you child as based on the same I would advice on the management.
Waiting for your response.
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