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Can I Give Meptin And Pronalges To My Child To Prevent Asthma?
Hi,My 5 month old baby boy was diagnosed with an indication of suffering respiratory allergy that can caused asthma (but haven t diagnosed as asthma yet). He used to get cold in the morning and sometimes followed by cough (just 2-3 times a day). While sleeping, sometimes he used abdomen and sinking ribs to breath and also sound ngik . To prevent asthma, my pediatrician gave prescription : 2 tabs Meptin 50mg, 1 tab pronalges 50mg, and equal 3 tabs to be mix as a powder. Is it dangerous for my baby? how about the long term side effect for my baby if the diagnose was wrong and my baby doesnt suffer asthma? thanks a lot
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It is not the protocol to use meptin and pronalges in the prevention of asthma and this is based on the GINA guidelines. Although meptin can be used for asthma, 50mcg is a bit over what is recommended for ur kid. Salbutamol is a better drug for asthma and is proven safe for use in kids.
Is asthma or any allergy present in your family? I asked his because asthma has been proven to be inherited. if yes, then your kid has a strong predilection to have asthma.
I would suggest (for prevention/maintenance) to use low dose inhaled steroids or give oral montelukast depending on the severity of symptoms.
It is not the protocol to use meptin and pronalges in the prevention of asthma and this is based on the GINA guidelines. Although meptin can be used for asthma, 50mcg is a bit over what is recommended for ur kid. Salbutamol is a better drug for asthma and is proven safe for use in kids.
Is asthma or any allergy present in your family? I asked his because asthma has been proven to be inherited. if yes, then your kid has a strong predilection to have asthma.
I would suggest (for prevention/maintenance) to use low dose inhaled steroids or give oral montelukast depending on the severity of symptoms.
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