Suggest Treatment For Dry Cough

Posted on Mon, 19 May 2014

Question: hello sir
I have a kid of 2yr 8month old. He is suffering from dry cough since last day. Most probably due to high atmospheric temperature and frequently used of cold drink. should i give him a dose of ascorill cough syrup for relief.

Answered by Dr. Prashant Mahajan (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes you can give

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcaremagic
Clinically your son has viral respiratory tract infection for which you can give mucolitic bronchodialator cough syrup as you asked.Give him lots of water.Don't give fried junk food and cream biscuits
Happy to help you
Best regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Prashant Mahajan (13 minutes later)

Dear Sir,
Thank you very much for your valuable suggestion. Please tell me the brand name of that medicine and doses. We are trying to out of reach him from that type of foods.

Answered by Dr. Prashant Mahajan (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
it is same as you asked me

Detailed Answer:
Hi
You can give same cough syrup which you asked me whether you can give or not?
Hope you got the name
Best regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Prashant Mahajan (1 hour later)

Yes sir, i got the name! 3ml of ascoril has been given to my baby.

Answered by Dr. Prashant Mahajan (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
it is ok

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for review
If his weight is between 11-14 kg then 2.5 ml is the dose and for 15-18 kg 3 ml is the dose
Best regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D