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Is it normal for my 11-month-old baby to still have a cough and a stuffy nose after taking the prescribed Sinerest AF and Mucolite for four days?

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Is it normal for my 11-month-old baby to still have a cough and a stuffy nose after taking the prescribed Sinerest AF and Mucolite for four days?

Asked by Female, 1 · 22 days ago

Vikas Singh

M Pharmacy

22 days ago

It is quite common for a cough and stuffy nose to last 7 to 10 days in babies. It is normal to still see symptoms after four days of Sinerest AF (phenylephrine/chlorpheniramine) and Mucolite (ambroxol), as these medications manage symptoms rather than cure the cold instantly. To help her stay comfortable, keep her well-hydrated and consider using saline nasal drops to ease her congestion. Please continue monitoring her closely. If she develops a high fever, has trouble breathing, or seems unusually sleepy, please contact her pediatrician immediately for a follow-up.

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