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Can A Child Suffering Cold And Cough Be Given Calpol?

sir, my baby is of 9 months old and weight is 7.3kg. she is having very bad cold & caugh. she is continuously crying. Doctor has suggested advert syrup & Calpol. but when we consulted other doctor , he has suggested decolic & phenergan. shall we use all medicine at a time.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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You child has respiratory tract infection. Medicines given by both doctors are correct. But follow only one doctors prescription. All medicines given by one doctor can be given at the same time.Calpol is for fever and bodyache
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Can A Child Suffering Cold And Cough Be Given Calpol?

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic You child has respiratory tract infection. Medicines given by both doctors are correct. But follow only one doctors prescription. All medicines given by one doctor can be given at the same time.Calpol is for fever and bodyache Hope I answered your query Best regards