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Are Ascoril Exct And Texim Syrup Safe For An Infant?

Hi My daughter is of 9 months old and having bad caugh since last 1 week, I am giving her Caughrest but it's not effective. Due to caugh she make noise(khasi) and after that she vomits. And it's continious. My doctor has suggested Ascoril exct and Texim Syrup. Could you pls let me know whether these syrups are fine to give her to reduce caugh ?
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Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.

Taxim-O contains Cefixime which is worthless for upper respiratory infections. Please do not use it.

Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. It is very common for viral infections to culminate in cough while settling. 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 every 4-6th hourly, that too only if temperature is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.

Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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Are Ascoril Exct And Texim Syrup Safe For An Infant?

Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. Taxim-O contains Cefixime which is worthless for upper respiratory infections. Please do not use it. Cough and cold are viral 95% of the times in children. It is very common for viral infections to culminate in cough while settling. 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 every 4-6th hourly, that too only if temperature is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,