Hi Doctor, My son (5 and 1/2 years old) has severe cough and cold. He had wheezing sound as well  while breathing. The Doctor prescribed him Deriphyllin syrup  (5ml morning and night), Anti-biotic Azhithromycin ( 5 ml 3 doses) and Corico-CS (cough syrup). Is taking Deriphyllin syrup safe for kids?
Hi. I do not recommend Deriphyllin for a kid of this age. There are better alternatives like Albuterol or Levosalbutamol and in the form of metered dose inhalers. Inhalers are the newest management strategies for this. If I were your pediatrician I would have suggested the use of Decor metered dose inhaler (100mcg) 2 puffs twice a day through a spacer and this is for regular use for 8 weeks. Another metered dose inhaler is Leveling and this can use as rescue therapy whenever the kid is having severe cough in spite of regular usage of Decor. The technique is very important and very crucial for the Chat Doctor.  Regularity of medicine usage also matters a lot. So do not discontinue abruptly after you notice some improvement. The technique of administering an inhaler using a spacer has to be taught to you by your doctor and these are prescription medicines. So I suggest you consult your pediatrician for this. Regards -