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Can Azithral Be Given To Children To Treat Cold?

my both sons are suffering from cold from last 2 weeks. The younger one is 17 months old, he is having nose with thick mucus. his weight is 11.2 and my elder son is 3.6 years old , weight is 17 kg. he has severe cough at night and his appetite is gone down. can i give both of them azithral liquid 200.
Mon, 1 Jun 2015
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In case there is thick mucus discharge from nose and the cold is not getting relieved in past 2 weeks, then you can definitely start antibiotics for your kids. Azithral 200 is good. You can start it as 3 ml once daily for your younger kid and 5ml once daily for elder one for 5-7 days.
Also can try following measures:
1. Humidifier in room
2. Plenty of rest
3. Vapor rubs
4. Good healthy diet with hot drinks such as milk, warm water.

If still not improve after 5 days then do consult a pediatrician for proper examination and further treatment.

For further questions, do contact us.
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Can Azithral Be Given To Children To Treat Cold?

Hi Welcome to the HCM In case there is thick mucus discharge from nose and the cold is not getting relieved in past 2 weeks, then you can definitely start antibiotics for your kids. Azithral 200 is good. You can start it as 3 ml once daily for your younger kid and 5ml once daily for elder one for 5-7 days. Also can try following measures: 1. Humidifier in room 2. Plenty of rest 3. Vapor rubs 4. Good healthy diet with hot drinks such as milk, warm water. If still not improve after 5 days then do consult a pediatrician for proper examination and further treatment. For further questions, do contact us.