Q. Is the Ambroxol cough syrup safe to be used for a 2-month-old infant?
Hello doctor,
My son is two months old and weighs six kilograms. His nose is blocked slightly and he makes a sound while breathing. He has breathing difficulties and has been breathing faster than normal since last night. The pediatrician prescribed the following treatment and medication.
- Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen infant drops for fever.
- Home nebulizer (normal saline 2 ml, Albuterol 0.2 ml, Budesonide 0.2 ml) eight-hour frequency.
- Amoxicillin and Clavulanate combination 20 ml infant drops 62.5 mg/ml.
- Ambroxol syrup for cough.
Is the Ambroxol cough syrup safe to be used for a two-month-old infant?
Kindly help.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Thank you for your query.
I understand your concern. Your child has a common cold which is mostly caused by viruses. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below.
- Do not start the antibiotics (Amoxicillin and Clavulanate) or the cough syrup now.
- Use nebulization only in case of a bad cough.
- Use Oxymetazoline (nasal decongestant) pediatric nasal drops (one to two drops in both nostrils three times a day).
- Use isotonic saline solution drops (one to two drops in both nostrils three to five times a day). This will relieve his nasal block and his symptoms.
I hope this has helped you. Thank you.
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