Is it safe and correct to give my 8-month-old baby Ascoril LS, honey, and tulsi kadha for a sore throat that has lasted for 10 days with no other symptoms or signs of improvement? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Is it safe and correct to give my 8-month-old baby Ascoril LS, honey, and tulsi kadha for a sore throat that has lasted for 10 days with no other symptoms or signs of improvement?

Asked by Male, 27 · 1 month ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

1 month ago

Do not give honey to your 8-month-old baby, as it carries a risk of infant botulism, a serious illness. Ascoril LS (containing levosalbutamol, ambroxol, and guaifenesin) and herbal mixtures like tulsi kadha are not safe for an infant without direct medical supervision. Cough and cold medications can cause adverse effects in babies under two years, and strong herbal teas may irritate their delicate stomach. Since the sore throat has lasted for 10 days without improvement, please consult a pediatrician. They can safely evaluate your baby and prescribe the correct, infant-safe treatment to help them feel better.

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