Having Cold, Running Nose And Cough. Taking Ataline Syrup. Dosage?

Posted on Tue, 23 Jul 2013

Question: Hi
I just want to no my baby boy 4year 3 Months is having cold, running nose and coughing Is Ataline syrup 100ml is good medicine to give and how much should I have to give him
Thank you

Answered by Dr. Arun (3 hours later)

Hi
Thanks for writing to XXXXXXX
Ataline syrup has terbutaline.
This medicine is usually prescribed only if there is wheezing.
After physical examination of the baby, I would usually give 3ml for a 4 year old kid three times daily , but only if there is wheezing on physical exam. Terbutaline dilates respiratory passage that is bronchioles.
It should not to be given for routine cold cough without prescription.
Hope I answered your query.
regards
Dr XXXXXXX

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