Is the administration of Levolin (levosalbutamol) and Mahacort DZ (deflazacort) suspension safe and clinically appropriate for a 51-day-old infant presenting with a severe cough and cold?
For a 51-day-old infant, administering Levolin (levosalbutamol) and Mahacort DZ (deflazacort) requires extreme caution. Deflazacort is a strong steroid, and levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator; neither should be given to such a young baby without a direct physical examination by a pediatrician. Infant airways are very delicate, and a severe cough requires a doctor to listen to their chest to find the safest, most effective treatment. Please consult a pediatrician immediately before giving these medications.
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Is the administration of Levolin (levosalbutamol) and Mahacort DZ (deflazacort) suspension safe and clinically appropriate for a 51-day-old infant presenting with a severe cough and cold?
Is the administration of Levolin (levosalbutamol) and Mahacort DZ (deflazacort) suspension safe and clinically appropriate for a 51-day-old infant presenting with a severe cough and cold? | Apollo Pharmacy