Question 1

is there a cough medicine i can buy my 6 year old that actually works?

Accepted Answer

Not really: The evidence behind most cough medications, other than narcotics, is not very good. We often prescribe a number of cough medicines without expecting much in return. May want to consider home remedies (like decaf tea with honey); they are just as likely to work as the over the counter medications, without the potential side effects.

Question 2

my 6 year old daughter been sick coughing and we gave her cough medicine and she went to sleep and her nose started bleeding very worried?

Accepted Answer

Bloody noses: Bloody noses are very common in children, especially during times of illness.The mucus in the nasal/sinus passage ways can be irritating and the membranes in the inside of the nose are easily damaged, thus the source of the bloody nose. Petroleum jelly placed on the inside of each nostril 1-2x daily and frequent use of saline nasal mist to aide in thinning mucus secretions would be recommended.

Question 3

how many days can we give cough syrup to a 9 year old child?

Accepted Answer

COUGH: You can give cough syrup at bedtime as long as he is still coughing for 1 to 2  weeks

Question 4

can you give a 3 year old cheratussin ac cough syrup?

Accepted Answer

Cheratussin AC: Cough syrups in general are not frequently recommended in pediatrics. Cheratussin ac in particular contains codeine, a narcotic, and can only be used by the patient it was prescribed for. Therefore, it is not recomended that this medication be given to a 3 year old.

Question 5

my 3 year old daughter has a horrible cough and nausea. can i give her cough syrup (children's nyquil) and gravol together?

Accepted Answer

No: The am academy of pediatrics doesn't recommend any cough products for young children as they haven't been shown effective and sometimes are harmful.  Children's coughs may benefit from vaporizer, drinking fluids, and 1 tsp honey for those over 1 year.  If cough persists, see dr:  consider asthma, pneumonia, postnasal drainage cough, etc.  I am not familiar with gravol, so no advice with it.

Question 6

2 year old has a cold w/ persistent cough. been giving her a honey based cough syrup, vapo rubs, and motrin at bedtime, prn. it's been 4 days.check-up?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: First i would stop the vapo rubs, i find they may aggravate coughs in younger kids. If the kid has no fever, plays vigorously during the day and has a normal appetite, you might give it a few days.

Question 7

my 3 year old started having rare fits of dry coughing from today morning. we have some leftover cough syrup she was prescribed last time she was sick. can i give her the recommended label doses? she doesn't have a runny nose?

Accepted Answer

: Please contact her doctor and if this continues or she has a fever or difficulty breathing,she should be examined. We can’t advise taking medicine here especially without knowing what the cough syrup is. Generally,most cough syrups aren’t recommended for this age group, but there are indications for it being prescribed.We also don’t know from your question when this was prescribed or at what dose.

Question 8

can i give my 6 year old child half an allergex tablet?
she has a post nasal dry cough, and i need an antihistamine for her (along with the couch suppressant syrup), but i have run out of allergex syrup.
please advise
thank you

Accepted Answer

Reduce adult dose: Avoid allergic triggers such as dust, mold, pollen and pet dander. Rinse nasal passages with saline and please see your pediatrician. A children's preparation dosed for your child's weight is preferred. If the mg equivalent is the same dose then one dose may be provided until you see your pediatrician.

Question 9

my seven year old has a cough for two weeks. ive been given general over the counter cough syrup but doesnt seem to help.

Accepted Answer

Needs to be examined: Coughing for 2 weeks is unusual for a simple cold.  Sinus infection, asthma, and bronchitis/ viral pneumonia are on the top of the list of possible causes.

Question 10

i consumed duro-tuss cough syrup & breastfed my 1 year old. will it cause any health affecting damage to my baby? i didnt know & am worried.

Accepted Answer

Mgt: I would advise limiting the use of medications while breast feeding. To relieve cold symptoms, use nasal saline and throat lozenges instead. Drink fluids and stay well rested. If you develop a prolonged cough, produce sputum for more than one week, please see your PCP.

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Is there a cough medicine i can buy my 6 year old that actually works?

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My 6 year old daughter been sick coughing and we gave her cough medicine and she went to sleep and her nose started bleeding very worried?

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How many days can we give cough syrup to a 9 year old child?

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Can you give a 3 year old cheratussin ac cough syrup?

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My 3 year old daughter has a horrible cough and nausea. can i give her cough syrup (children's nyquil) and gravol together?

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2 year old has a cold w/ persistent cough. been giving her a honey based cough syrup, vapo rubs, and motrin at bedtime, prn. it's been 4 days.check-up?

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My 3 year old started having rare fits of dry coughing from today morning. we have some leftover cough syrup she was prescribed last time she was sick. can i give her the recommended label doses? she doesn't have a runny nose?

A member asked:

Can i give my 6 year old child half an allergex tablet? she has a post nasal dry cough, and i need an antihistamine for her (along with the couch suppressant syrup), but i have run out of allergex syrup. please advise thank you

A member asked:

My seven year old has a cough for two weeks. ive been given general over the counter cough syrup but doesnt seem to help.

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I consumed duro-tuss cough syrup & breastfed my 1 year old. will it cause any health affecting damage to my baby? i didnt know & am worried.

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