My son's got some chest congestion going on, and I'm trying to figure out how much ambrolite syrup I should be giving him. He weighs about 15 kg. Can you help me out with the right dosage?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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3.5ml three times in a day you use it in this way

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Answered 04/07/2025

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