I'm really concerned about my 5-year-old son. He's been dealing with a cold and cough for the past three days. We've been giving him escrodil syrup and ambrodil, but he's still not feeling better. What else can we try to help him feel better?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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Sy sinarest plus 5 ml three times a day Sy augmentin 5ml Twice a day Sy broncorex 2.5 ml three times a day

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Answered 04/07/2025

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