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How Safe Is To Give Omnacortil And Ventiphylline-PD To A Baby?

MY 7 MONTH OL BABY BOY IS HAVING COLD AND COUGH FOLLOWED BY VOMITING EPISODES. MY DOCTOR HAS RECOMMENDED OMNACORTIL 5 MG AND VENTIPHYLLINE-PD. IS IT SAFE TO GIVE MY BABY A STEROID AT SUCH AN EARLY STAGE? IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE WHICH CAN BE GIVEN IN SUCH A CONDITION
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
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Hello,

Omnacortil is a safe and widely prescribed steroid for paediatric population. Short duration steroid therapy does not cause any complications or side effects for kids.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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How Safe Is To Give Omnacortil And Ventiphylline-PD To A Baby?

Hello, Omnacortil is a safe and widely prescribed steroid for paediatric population. Short duration steroid therapy does not cause any complications or side effects for kids. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain