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Has Cold And Cough. What Dosage Of Wikoryl Syrup Is Appropriate?
Brief Answer:
Dose depends on weight.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.
For infants medications are usually suggested in the form of drops.
I suggest you to give Wikoryl-AF drops instead of syrup.
Wikoryl contains paracetamol in addition to cold and cough medication. Wikoryl-AF contains only cold and cough medication.
As your daughter doesn't have fever, Wikoryl-AF drops are enough.
The suggested dose of Wikoryl-Af drops in a 6 months old child is 6 drops (corresponding to 0.3mL). This dose can be given every 8th hourly.
Yes, the dose is related to her present weight.
As this is a prescribed drug, I advise you to give it with prescription from the pediatrician after a complete clinical examination.
Hope I have answered your query, if you have any clarification please let me know.
Regards.
Dose depends on weight.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.
For infants medications are usually suggested in the form of drops.
I suggest you to give Wikoryl-AF drops instead of syrup.
Wikoryl contains paracetamol in addition to cold and cough medication. Wikoryl-AF contains only cold and cough medication.
As your daughter doesn't have fever, Wikoryl-AF drops are enough.
The suggested dose of Wikoryl-Af drops in a 6 months old child is 6 drops (corresponding to 0.3mL). This dose can be given every 8th hourly.
Yes, the dose is related to her present weight.
As this is a prescribed drug, I advise you to give it with prescription from the pediatrician after a complete clinical examination.
Hope I have answered your query, if you have any clarification please let me know.
Regards.
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