Is it safe to give my baby, who is under six months old, Ascoril syrup (0.3 ml three times a day) and a cold syrup containing phenylephrine and chlorpheniramine (0.3 ml twice a day for four days), and what are the potential side effects? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Is it safe to give my baby, who is under six months old, Ascoril syrup (0.3 ml three times a day) and a cold syrup containing phenylephrine and chlorpheniramine (0.3 ml twice a day for four days), and what are the potential side effects?

Asked by Female, 30 · 7 days ago

Vikas Singh

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7 days ago

Generally, cough and cold medications?including Ascoril and syrups containing phenylephrine and chlorpheniramine?are not recommended for babies under six months old. Infants are very sensitive to these active ingredients, which can cause side effects like a rapid heart rate, drowsiness, or restlessness. For your baby's safety, please pause these medications and consult your pediatrician. They can safely evaluate your baby and suggest gentler comfort measures, such as saline nasal drops or a cool-mist humidifier, to help them breathe easier and rest comfortably.

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