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Home Health Query Paediatrics I'm wondering if it's okay to give Mucinex to my 5...

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36 Years
22/01/2025

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I'm wondering if it's okay to give Mucinex to my 5-year-old daughter. She's been dealing with a cough but hasn't been able to spit out the mucus. Is Mucinex safe and effective for kids, especially in helping clear up mucus when they're struggling with it?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

General Practitioner

MBBS
1+ Yrs

Yes .Mucinex syrup 5ml is advised twice daily to the patient.

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