URTI

Question 1

What types of medications are commonly prescribed for a wet cough?

Answer 1

Expectorants and mucolytics

Question 2

What is the recommended dosage of Mucosolvan® Syrup for adults and children over 12 years?

Answer 2

5 ml (30 mg) three times daily for the first 2-3 days, then 5 ml twice daily thereafter

Mucosolvan® contains Ambroxol Hydrochloride.

Question 3

What is the dosage of Mucosolvan® Syrup for children aged 6 to 12 years?

Answer 3

2.5 ml (15 mg) 2-3 times daily

Question 4

What is the dosage of Mucosolvan® Syrup for children aged 2 to 5 years?

Answer 4

1.25 ml (7.5 mg) three times daily

Question 5

What is the dosage of Mucosolvan® Syrup for children under 2 years?

Answer 5

1.25 ml (7.5 mg) twice daily (under medical advice)

Question 6

What is the recommended dosage of Benadryl® Cough Formula for adults and children over 12 years?

Answer 6

10 ml three times daily

Question 7

What is the recommended dosage of Benadryl® Cough Formula for children aged 6 to 12 years?

Answer 7

5 ml three times daily

Question 8

What is the dosage of Pana Cough Expectorant for adults and children over 12 years?

Answer 8

10 ml every 8 hours, not exceeding 40 ml in 24 hours

Question 9

What is the dosage of Pana Cough Expectorant for children aged 6 to 11 years?

Answer 9

5 ml every 8 hours, not exceeding 20 ml in 24 hours (under doctor’s prescription)

Question 10

What are the general dosage guidelines for adults taking cough medications?

Answer 10

10-20 ml every 4-6 hours as needed, not exceeding 120 ml in 24 hours