Is it safe to give Ascoril expectorant syrup to my 4-year-old child who still has a mild cold and cough after taking Kofover, Histafree, and Fexinex-DS, and what is the correct dose? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Is it safe to give Ascoril expectorant syrup to my 4-year-old child who still has a mild cold and cough after taking Kofover, Histafree, and Fexinex-DS, and what is the correct dose?

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Is it safe to give Ascoril expectorant syrup to my 4-year-old child who still has a mild cold and cough after taking Kofover, Histafree, and Fexinex-DS, and what is the correct dose?

Asked by Male, 58 · 20 days ago

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

20 days ago

Please do not give Ascoril expectorant syrup to your 4-year-old right now. Histafree and Fexinex-DS both contain the antihistamine fexofenadine; giving them together, along with Kofover, already exposes your child to duplicate active ingredients, which can be unsafe. Adding Ascoril?which contains medicines to loosen mucus and relax airways?increases the risk of harmful side effects. For a mild cold, keep your child hydrated and use saline nasal drops. Please consult your pediatrician to review these medications and get a safe, tailored treatment plan.

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Is it safe to give Ascoril expectorant syrup to my 4-year-old child who still has a mild cold and cough after taking Kofover, Histafree, and Fexinex-DS, and what is the correct dose?

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