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Can Virtussin AC Be Administered For Persistent Cough In A 16-year-old?

Hi my son having a very bad cough he is 16 years old. He is being coughing for 2 days. Two weeks ago I was sick too and coughing a lot I went to the doctor and he gives me a cough medicine and it works my cough went away. I was wondering if I can t give my son the same medicine that my doctor give me? The medicine is virtussin AC liquid 5 MLS
Fri, 31 May 2019
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you can give Virtussin AC cough syrup to your son.
Virtussin AC is having dextromethorphan, chlorpheniramime.
These are for drug irritant cough.
Possibility of viral infection (contacted by you) is more likely in your son's case.
So give this syrup to him, 5 ml, thrice daily.
Along with this syrup, tell him to drink plenty of water, avoid oily and spicy food and do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
Don't worry, he will be alright with all these.
If not Improving after 5 days then consult doctor.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son.Thanks.
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Can Virtussin AC Be Administered For Persistent Cough In A 16-year-old?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you can give Virtussin AC cough syrup to your son. Virtussin AC is having dextromethorphan, chlorpheniramime. These are for drug irritant cough. Possibility of viral infection (contacted by you) is more likely in your son s case. So give this syrup to him, 5 ml, thrice daily. Along with this syrup, tell him to drink plenty of water, avoid oily and spicy food and do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. Don t worry, he will be alright with all these. If not Improving after 5 days then consult doctor. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son.Thanks.