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Cold and cough
My 11 year old daughter weighs 55 kg has runny nose, cough and cold. Which tablet to give for cold and cough?
I have been giving syrups only ?
Could you please tell the tablets she can take for cold and cough for 11 year old ?
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Most coughs and colds in children are caused by viral infections and usually improve within 5–7 days without antibiotics.
If there is any family history of Allergic rhinitis, Asthma or skin allergies?
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Monitor for fever lasting more than 3 days, breathing difficulty, wheezing, ear pain, severe sore throat, or worsening cough. If any of these occur, consult a pediatrician for examination.
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Avoid giving over-the-counter combination cold-and-cough tablets without medical advice, as many contain multiple medicines that may not be necessary. Antibiotics are usually not required for a simple cold.
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11-year-old to ensure the correct diagnosis and safe usage. Over-the-counter options often include antihistamines like cetirizine for a runny nose or paracetamol for associated aches. Avoid combining multiple multi-symptom products, as this can lead to an accidental overdose of active ingredients. For a cough, honey or saline nasal sprays are frequently recommended as safer first-line alternatives to tablets.
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Medication can be prescribed only after check up. No medicine is safe entirely.
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For an 11-year-old child weighing 55 kg with runny nose, cough and cold, tablets can be used if she is comfortable swallowing them. Depending on symptoms, Cetirizine 10 mg once daily at night may help with runny nose and sneezing. Ensure adequate fluids, warm liquids and rest. If fever is present, Paracetamol can be given as per weight. Most common colds are viral and improve within a few days without antibiotics.
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Monitor for fever, breathing difficulty, wheezing, ear pain, or symptoms lasting more than 10–14 days. Consult a pediatrician if any of these occur.
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There is no single tablet that cures a common cold. Treatment is mainly symptomatic, and cough syrups are often not necessary in older children unless specifically advised by a doctor.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Supe Vishal Laxman
Neonatologist
16 yrs exp
Pune
Give steam inhalation 3-4 times a day.And for medicine advise take proper consultation with valid Prescription after detail history of patient
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes don't worry I will give you
Tablet Cetrizine daily 1 tablet in night for 3days
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