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How Safe Are Ascoril And Clavulin For 4 Month Old Infant?

Hi, my son is four months old, recently had a cold and I used nasal saline drops. He has a little congestion in his chest more like mucus but not coughing.The pediatrician prescribed Clavulin and Ascoril expectorant. How safe are this and is there any other option than medication? Ps my son was born at 35 weeks prom
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Hello,

Yes, these are safe. Usually, Ascoril will not be needed for more than 3 or 4 days. Clavulanate for 7 days periods. Let saline drops continue. Start steam inhalation also.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician
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How Safe Are Ascoril And Clavulin For 4 Month Old Infant?

Hello, Yes, these are safe. Usually, Ascoril will not be needed for more than 3 or 4 days. Clavulanate for 7 days periods. Let saline drops continue. Start steam inhalation also. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician