डॉक्टर की पर्ची के बिना नहीं मिलेगा कफ सिरप, बच्चों को इसकी जरूरत कब होती है, AIIMS के डॉक्टर से जानें – Cough syrup won’t be available without a doctor’s prescription know when children actually need it
Now all types of syrups including cough syrup will not be available in the country without a doctor’s prescription. The Union Health Ministry has issued a notification in this regard. According to this, now to buy cough syrup or any other syrup from the medical store, you will need a doctor’s prescription. In the past months, cases of death of children due to drinking cough syrup were reported in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. After this this step has been taken. Meanwhile, it is also important for you to know whether cough syrup should be given to children in every type of cough? When is it needed and when is it not? AIIMS doctor has told about this.
Dr. Himanshu Bhadani in the Pediatric Department at AIIMS Delhi It is said that many parents start buying cough syrup on their own and giving it to their child without consulting the doctor, but this is not right. Especially do not give syrup to children younger than 2 years without doctor’s advice. This is because these syrups may contain antihistamines. This can cause serious and life-threatening side effects. Side effects of these medicines can include seizures, rapid heartbeat and in some cases even death. This often happens when they are used more than the prescribed quantity.
Cough occurs due to viral infection
Dr. Bhadani explains that the problem of cough in most children is due to viral infection. It gets cured on its own in a few days, but some parents give syrup only in case of mild cough. The child gets relief on his own, but he feels that this has happened due to giving cough syrup. Because of this, whenever the child has a cough, the parents start giving him syrup.
When is cough syrup needed?
There is no need of syrup in mild cough, but if the child is not getting enough sleep due to cough, has chest pain, is having difficulty in breathing due to cough, then the correct dose of syrup should be given only on the advice of the doctor. Even if the doctor sees symptoms of a particular disease like bronchitis, asthma, he can give cough syrup. But keep in mind that if there is a mild cough and no other serious symptoms are seen then avoid giving cough syrup.
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What are the other options in case of cough?
You can use cool mist humidifier to control child’s cough. Do not use humidifier with hot steam. These can cause swelling in the nasal passages and make breathing difficult. You can use nasal drops or spray nose. It keeps the nasal passages moist and prevents nasal congestion. These drops are considered very effective for children.
Read cough syrup labels carefully
For children under one year of age, clearing the nose with a bulb syringe is very effective. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be used on doctor’s advice to reduce fever and pain. Parents should carefully read and follow the instructions on the label of cough syrup before giving it. Never give an overdose and always consult doctors in this matter.
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