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Can Triaminic Syrup Be Given For Cough And Cold In A Child?

My granddaughter is2 years old and has a terrible cough and cold with a low fever 99.8 the snot is running down her throat and causing her to gag and throw up. Also her noise is running bad but the coughing is really bad, she has a appointment tomorrow but would like to give her a half of a dose of Children s Triaminic cough and cold would that be OK.
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your grand daughter have symptoms of cough and cold which is due to upper respiratory tract infection and it could be due to poor and compromised immunity of body. Need not to worry. Triaminic syrup as given to child is a safe combination except it will make child little drowsy. You should start with antibiotic such as augmentin along with decongestants and anti inflammatory such as Levocetirizine. I would suggest you to consult pediatrician for proper examination as infection has already spread. You should get throat swab test , viral culture test , complete blood profile to find out extent of infection. For now do warm saline gargles. Take steam inhalation. Take proper rest , keep yourself hydrated. Maintain hygiene. Take diet rich in multivitamins.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Can Triaminic Syrup Be Given For Cough And Cold In A Child?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your grand daughter have symptoms of cough and cold which is due to upper respiratory tract infection and it could be due to poor and compromised immunity of body. Need not to worry. Triaminic syrup as given to child is a safe combination except it will make child little drowsy. You should start with antibiotic such as augmentin along with decongestants and anti inflammatory such as Levocetirizine. I would suggest you to consult pediatrician for proper examination as infection has already spread. You should get throat swab test , viral culture test , complete blood profile to find out extent of infection. For now do warm saline gargles. Take steam inhalation. Take proper rest , keep yourself hydrated. Maintain hygiene. Take diet rich in multivitamins. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari