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Can Bromhexine Syrup Be Given For Cough In Infants?

Hi, I am very greatfull for your attention and services Is it safe for my 6 months babay boy to use bromhexine syrup? ? He don t cough so much and i and my GP are sure that he hasn t sore through and he is not affected by bacteria. By the way his GP advice is to use Bromhexine 3 times a day, but i prefer not, what is your idea?
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Hello,

Babies below one year of age are very tiny and sensitive so it is always better to use as less medicine as possible. And the problem you have described is very common in babies.

I suggest you to give steam inhalation to the baby, and hopefully he will be improved. If still problem persists after 2/3 days, then you can use chlorpheniramine maleate drops thrice daily instead of bromhexine because that is a milder medicine for babies.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Raktima Chakrabarti
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Can Bromhexine Syrup Be Given For Cough In Infants?

Hello, Babies below one year of age are very tiny and sensitive so it is always better to use as less medicine as possible. And the problem you have described is very common in babies. I suggest you to give steam inhalation to the baby, and hopefully he will be improved. If still problem persists after 2/3 days, then you can use chlorpheniramine maleate drops thrice daily instead of bromhexine because that is a milder medicine for babies. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Raktima Chakrabarti