Suggest Medication For Cough In An Infant

Posted on Mon, 4 Jan 2016

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Mon, 4 Jan 2016 Answered on

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Question : I have a baby of 5 months and the pharmicst suggested to give her rhinathiol yellow 5 ml is that ok

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (5 minutes later)

Hi xxxxxxx,

If your baby is having cough with phlegm, then, can give rhinathiol yellow to him. Oherwise, should discuss further with his pediatrician. wish fast recovery

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (5 minutes later)

I was scarred cause because it says that it should be from 2 yrs

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to get scared. Forget the labels

Detailed Answer:
Hi back xxxxxxx,

Should not be scared as nothing wrong would happen to your baby. Labels are written as for a general guide but not necessarily to get followed.

continue using it until betterment and no coughing. By the third day, your baby will get better hopefully.

Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana

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