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Ascoril+ expectorant is it safe for my one year kid. he has cough and a runny nose. he is coughing a lot. plz suggest a remedy.

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cold preparations: Cough and cold syrups are not recommended for children. The side effects are more likely to appear than any concrete benefits. A teaspoon of honey in a child over a year of age (avoid botulism) has been shown to help a cough. Increasing the humidity can also help. Best of luck.

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Answered 1/18/2016

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