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What Are The Side Effects Of Ascoril On Am Child?

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Posted on Fri, 6 Feb 2015
Question: My Son is 16 months old, he had cough and cold about a month ago. We gave him ascoril expectorant syrup 2.5ml for three to four days - three times a day unknowingly. Will this have any side effect on the child later. He is active and eats well.

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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
There is no cause for concern

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Mr XXXXXXX

Do not worry Ascoril expectorant is safe and there is no cause for concern. The very fact that he is active and feeds well is reassuring.

Rest be assured there is no cause for concern.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (16 minutes later)
Thanks Doctor. Your answer was relief.
But I just wanted to add that our doc had prescribed Ascoril LS for about 5 days ,once when my son had severe cold and chest congestion. I don't know if the chemist had given Ascoril expectorant by mistake or we replaced it by mistake. We were not aware about its variants. He was fine with no noticeable side effects. (just a shiver for a few seconds, but I guess its because of the weather). Then when he caught cold a second time and when the doctor asked us to continue ascoril, I guess we gave him the same expectorant and once or twice we have given it by ourselves when he had cough , but not for more than 1-2 days. Recently noticed that 100 ml botlle was finished over a period of time. Suddenly releaised that it is not the LS variant we had been giving. Is there any serious concern? Is there any major difference between the two variants? Feels very guilty.
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
There is no cause for concern

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mr XXXXXXX

Let me reassure you both the preparation serve the same function with some difference in contents.

Both contain Guiphenesin which is an expectorant. Both contains bronchodilator( Ascoril LS contains Levosalbutamol whereas Ascoril expectorant contains Terbutaline which is comparatively longer acting). So there is nothing to be worried about or feel guilty.

It is always important to cross verify the information with Pediatrican if in doubt instead of having stress latter on.

Rest be assured there is no cause for concern.

Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life


Regards
Deepak
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Are The Side Effects Of Ascoril On Am Child?

Brief Answer: There is no cause for concern Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Mr XXXXXXX Do not worry Ascoril expectorant is safe and there is no cause for concern. The very fact that he is active and feeds well is reassuring. Rest be assured there is no cause for concern. Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kaltari Consultant Pediatric Surgeon