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I gave my 18months baby a cough syrup prospan( dried ivy leaf extract for 3 days &found out that i should have shaked the bottle.did i harm my baby?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It should not harm: Ur child. Without shaking the suspension, it's just more concentrated. Give him/her lots of water. Take care!

Answered 5/1/2014

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Cough syrups : No cough medication has been safely approved for children at that age.At this time the american academy of pediatrics recommends honey in children over a year old for cough relief.I am not familiar with ivy leaf extract so i can't give you a final answer on it but definitely can advise you not to use any meds that have not been recommended by your pediatritian.If it was px call prescriber x advise.

Answered 1/29/2017

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