Can I give my toddler a homeopathic cought syrup after otc one?
Question for anyone who knows… my son (2 years old) has a bad cold (in his chest). The doc told me to give him delsym (12-hour), which I did at 11:15 AM today. It hasn’t helped at all. I just bought some homeopathic cough syrup (Children’s Chestal Honey from Boiron). Can I give it to him now, or do I have to wait until 11:15 tonight? (He’s had nothing else in terms of meds.)
Firstly no homeopathic remedies have any effect on anyone with any condition, above and beyond that of placebo. Secondly, it would be a truism to say that there is no such thing as a useful cough mixture either.
If this is a one off cough, with no wheeze or breathlessness, give plenty of fluids and treat fever or discomfort with paracetamol. If your son is wheezy or breathless, and especially if this is a recurrent problem, it may be asthma and you should seek medical advice.
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Chestal Cough Syrup 8.45 oz, Boiron, Homeopathic $7.57 Chestal Cough Syrup is an effective homeopathic cough syrup that naturally brings relief to a wide array of coughs.Safe and natural, with no side effects, Chestal treats all kinds of coughs, does not interact with other medications, does not contain stimulants, non-drowsy, great honey taste, honey and sugar base soothes the throat… |
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Chestal-Cough Syrup – 8.4 oz. – Liquid $7.57 Chestal® Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold. Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive. DIRECTIONS Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 teaspoons every 2 hours. Children 2 to 12 years: 1 teaspoon every 2 hours. Children under 2 years: Not recommended. Active Ingredients … |
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Boiron – Chestal Honey Lg, 8.45 fl oz liquid $6.80 Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold. Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive…. |