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Does Mucolite Help To Cure Stuffy Nose And Cold In Infants?

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Posted on Fri, 29 May 2015
Question: Hi my 35 days old baby girl has severe nose blockage n cold she is bt abt to sleep properly doc prescribed mucolite drops dosage 0.6ml is is safe
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (49 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes,the dose is appropriate

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Mucolite contains Ambroxol which is a mucolytic(thinning of mucus of sputum).Its mucolytic action helps in relieving cough.It is a very safe drug and can be used in any age group.The dose of mucolite drop is 0.5-0.7 ml two to three times a day.

Apart from mucolite drop I would suggest you to put pediatric nasal saline drop one drop in each nostril at an interval of about one minute 4-6 times a day for relieving the nasal blockade.It is also very safe as it contains plain saline preparation.As due to nasal blockage the feeding may get affected,putting it just before feeds helps.

I shall be glad to answer if you have any more query.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain

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Does Mucolite Help To Cure Stuffy Nose And Cold In Infants?

Brief Answer: Yes,the dose is appropriate Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Mucolite contains Ambroxol which is a mucolytic(thinning of mucus of sputum).Its mucolytic action helps in relieving cough.It is a very safe drug and can be used in any age group.The dose of mucolite drop is 0.5-0.7 ml two to three times a day. Apart from mucolite drop I would suggest you to put pediatric nasal saline drop one drop in each nostril at an interval of about one minute 4-6 times a day for relieving the nasal blockade.It is also very safe as it contains plain saline preparation.As due to nasal blockage the feeding may get affected,putting it just before feeds helps. I shall be glad to answer if you have any more query. Regards