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my daughter is 3years old...she is getting cough during nights...can I give ascoril flu syrup for cough?

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my daughter is 3years old...she is getting cough during nights...can I give ascoril flu syrup for cough?

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Cough along with Cold most of the time is a  viral illness and it needs supportive care along with proper hydration. you can give steam inhalation which is very useful .
cough needs to be treated with anti allergic and expectorant bronchodilators or antitussives medicine which should be given only after a proper evaluation by the doctor according to the type of cough.
if fever is there paracetamol can be given to reduce the fever ancd the dovse can be repeated after 6 hours again if required .

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Hello dear parent, for medicines I would suggest you to ask your doctor only. But you can give steam for few minutes and several times in a day. Also apply Vicks baby rub on her chest. You can give ginger juice with honey. One or spoons are enough.

#AskTheExpert my daughter is 3years old...she is getting cough during nights...can I give ascoril flu syrup for cough?