#asktheexperts can we give darbur honitus cough syrup to 3 year old boy or advice of any cough syrup as my son coughs a lot while sleeping

A. Hello! Avoid any kind of over-the-counter medication or self-medication for your child. Dose, age duration of certain medications, depend on the severity of the symptoms. Consult your doctor for further guidance. In the meantime, before sleeping, try giving a teaspoon of honey mixed with a pinch of black pepper powder to your child. It should reduce the symptoms to certain extent