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10 months old baby operated for large vsd , now he has cough with vomiting but no fever and feeds well , is it ok to give him antitussive and what is i
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Don't give it: Cough medicine can affect the heart, so i would not recommend it. In general, cough/cold medicine is not recommened for infants.
Answered 5/10/2014
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Avoid cough medicine: I would not recommend cough medicines in babies with or without a history of vsd.
Answered 6/21/2013
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