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Is It Safe To Give Kidpred Along With Monticope For A Eight Month Old Child
Question: Kidpred along with monticope for eight months kid suffering from cold and cough. Is it OK.
Brief Answer:
when indicated
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
For simple cold and cough kidpred which is prednisolone is not needed.
It might have been prescribed for wheezing .
Jut check with your doctor.
Fr wheezing a sort course for 5 days is OK
.
Monteleukast may help in allergic rthinitis but not in viral cold!
It can be given for a 8 month old ----- the dose will be 4 mgs once a day
Good luck
Dr uma
when indicated
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
For simple cold and cough kidpred which is prednisolone is not needed.
It might have been prescribed for wheezing .
Jut check with your doctor.
Fr wheezing a sort course for 5 days is OK
.
Monteleukast may help in allergic rthinitis but not in viral cold!
It can be given for a 8 month old ----- the dose will be 4 mgs once a day
Good luck
Dr uma
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