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  5. My 18-month-old daughter has a persistent cough, cold, and runny nose, and she resists taking her prescribed antibiotic, Zithrox 200, which is taking too long to show results. What alternative pediatric medications or cough syrups can I give her to relieve her symptoms and help her sleep?

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My 18-month-old daughter has a persistent cough, cold, and runny nose, and she resists taking her prescribed antibiotic, Zithrox 200, which is taking too long to show results. What alternative pediatric medications or cough syrups can I give her to relieve her symptoms and help her sleep?

Asked by Female, 29 · 2 months ago

I understand how challenging it is when your child resists medicine. Please do not stop or change her prescribed antibiotic (azithromycin) without consulting her paediatrician, as completing the course is vital. Over-the-counter cough and cold syrups are not recommended for children under two years old due to safety risks. To help her sleep and relieve symptoms safely, try using saline nasal drops, a cool-mist humidifier in her room, and encouraging plenty of fluids to soothe her throat and thin mucus. If she continues to resist her medicine, contact her doctor about alternative liquid formulations or tips for easier administration.
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My 18-month-old daughter has a persistent cough, cold, and runny nose, and she resists taking her prescribed antibiotic, Zithrox 200, which is taking too long to show results. What alternative pediatric medications or cough syrups can I give her to relieve her symptoms and help her sleep?

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