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My 5 years old son is suffering from cold and runny nose since 2 days ,doctor prescribed a xyzal syrup 5ml once a day to continue for three days,but there is little improvement in cold till now but my son have a suffering from congestion cough too.please prescribed some medicine along with dosage and till when we have to give the medicine
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You should consult pediatrician online or in person as needed some detail history
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Hi , continue with xyzal syp as cold last for 7 days...
U didnt mention about cough in details...you can use home remedies and lukewarm water gargles...give steam inhalation..
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wait for 3 to 4 days...
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You can stop xyzal..
You Can start with syp. maxtra and ascoril ls..
But for doses weight of your child will b needed..
I am Considering the weight around 20 kg,you can give
Syp. Maxtra 5ml 2 times a day for 5 days
Syp. Ascoril LS 5ml 3 times a day for 6 days
For further help consult online..
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Dr. M Shubha Shekar Reddy
Pediatrician
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
If cough associated with wheezing do nebulisation at home with broncho dilator.
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