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What Is The Right Medicament For Cough Suppresant Or Expectorant?
Hi.. I am a breastfeeding mother.. I am suffering from cough for the past two days. My 8 month old son also had cough and running nose for the past few days. I took him to a doctor and he s under medication now. Please suggest me a cough suppresant or expectorant to relieve me from cough.
Fri, 31 May 2019
Hi,
You can go for nasal drops otrivin or nasocort, cough syrups aren't advised in breastfeeding. Rest you can take home remedies like green tea, lemon tea, ginger ale.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shah Sayeema Nissar Kirmani, General & Family Physician
You can go for nasal drops otrivin or nasocort, cough syrups aren't advised in breastfeeding. Rest you can take home remedies like green tea, lemon tea, ginger ale.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shah Sayeema Nissar Kirmani, General & Family Physician
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