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Can A Child Be Given Omnacortil For Cough?

Hello I am from india. My nephew is 7 yr old wight 20kg. he is suffering from cough and our doctor priscribed medicin montel LC kid and ABphylline and omnacortil 10mg. and also a syrup asthelin.. is it correct to give him these medicin.. doctor did not advice for Xray and he is telling that my nephew is having asthema but he is not having any trouble in breathing. should we continue these medicine??? plz suggest me....
Thu, 26 Nov 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Omnacortil is steroid. And steroids when given systemically can cause many side effects.
Side effects are more when it is given to children.
So better not to give oral steroids in children.
Inhaled steroids are safe and can be given to children without any side effects.
So in my opinion, you should consult other pediatrician and don't give these drugs especially omnacortil.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wishing good health to your nephew. Thanks.
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Can A Child Be Given Omnacortil For Cough?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Omnacortil is steroid. And steroids when given systemically can cause many side effects. Side effects are more when it is given to children. So better not to give oral steroids in children. Inhaled steroids are safe and can be given to children without any side effects. So in my opinion, you should consult other pediatrician and don t give these drugs especially omnacortil. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your nephew. Thanks.