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My 9 month old baby has been advised to take salbutamol for past three weeks since he has severe cough and cold. is it safe? he does not have wheezing

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Not used in Kids: Here in the US the drug is not used in kids.It is a long acting product that has not met the safety guidelines of our Food and Drug administration for infant/toddler/early school age. Shorter acting albuterol is often used in such situations.

Answered 1/30/2021

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