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Posted On : 27 Oct 2024

4-month-old infant with h/o cold and cough probably due to cold weather. The baby was given anti-histaminic drops, Terbutaline syrup and nebulization SOS. Can we give honey containing ayurvedic syrup? As honey is recommended for cough.

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heba mahmoud

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no we can't honey as it may contain colistridium bacteria

3 months ago

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DrZohdi Alhanouty

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Honey containing antitussive remedies are safe. But Jar honey is not safe due to the risk of botulism.

3 months ago

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Mehar Ban

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No not recommended

3 months ago

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MaríaVerónicaQuimi Pico

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no, because honey may contain c botulinum toxin.

3 months ago

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GANDI RAKESH

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Does allopathy recomend honey for cough ?

3 months ago

Answer 1

Usually, cough syrups should be avoided in infants due to the higher incidence of adverse effects.

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