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  • Female
  • 21 Years
  • 23/01/2025

My little one has a stuffy nose and a bit of a cough. She's just 5 months old. I'm thinking of giving her mucolite and maxtra, both at the same time, but I'm not sure if that's okay. The dosage I've got is 0.6 ml. Is that alright for her age?

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Yes you can give it no problem.

Dr. Shubham Suggests...

Consult a Paediatrician

Answered 04/07/2025

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