A new article in the NYTimes highlights safety concerns associated with the use of over-the-counter cold medicines for kids, especially below the age of 2. Not a lot is known about the efficacy of cold/cough medicines in kids and there have been reports of serious side-effects in many children.
So what all this boils down to it, use cold/cough medicines with your kids with care. Be especially careful about dosage and if you don't know the dose, ask a doctor. Lastly, be aware that if the medicine isn't working, you shouldn't be giving your kid more if you got the dose right...
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