I'm really worried about my little boy. He's 2 years and 6 months and has been having a rough time with a persistent cough. He recently got over a fever, which was a relief, but now I'm not sure which cough syrup would be best for him. Could you help me figure out what's suitable for his age?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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2+ Yrs

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For your son's cough, you can consider giving him syrup brands like Benadryl, Tixylix, or Ascoril.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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