Question 1

i gave zoey 5 ml of generic zyrtec (cetirizine) by accident, thought it was the hylands cough medicine, the bottles r familiar looking, is she going to be ok ?

Accepted Answer

May be sleepy: May make her sleepy. The recommendation for children's Zyrtec (cetirizine) is no more than 5 ml for a total day.You can check with your local poison control center to be certain this dose is not a problem. The wisest  thing to do is to contact her pediatrician.

Question 2

what's a good cough medicine for my 4 year old? she has bad allergies but the zyrtec (cetirizine) isn't helping. she also ran a low fever.

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Her cough : Is more than likely from her postnatal drainage . If she does have a stuffy nose and chest congestion ( noisy breathing , wet cough or a rattle in her chest ), you can give her Mucinex (guaifenesin) 1/2 teaspoon twice daily for 2-3 days and see if it helps. Take her in, if her condition gets worst, start wheezing , fever going up and not eating or drinking or if you are concerned!

Question 3

what cough medicine is safe to take with prozac since dextromethorphan has a possible severe interaction with prozac?

Accepted Answer

: Unfortunately no cough suppressant meds are safe when you're on prozac because of potential dangerous interaction. You'll have to use mucus looseners like guaifenesin or old fashioned honey. Ask your pharmacist about taking cough drops or using lozenges while on prozac.

Question 4

how can you give a child cough medicine?

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Cough: Age of the child and presenting clinical condition are important factors to consider before answering this question.Is your child having breathing difficulty, fever, could he/she have swallowed a small object, how long has the cough been going on, is your child less than 2 years old, does he/she have asthma.Cough is a protective reflex of your large airways, a prolonged cough could be bad.Call your md.

Question 5

what is a fast-acting cough medicine?

Accepted Answer

Remedy: A good remedy for coughing is honey (buckwheat is good choice) with lemon juice added to Chamomile tea or ginger tea. For an uncooperative cough – Benzonatate can be effective.

Question 6

can robafen cough medicine get me high?

Accepted Answer

Robafen: Greetings. Many cough suppressants have alcohol and/or narcotic in hem. See your pharmacist or doctor for the best option for your troubles.

Question 7

does cough medicine make your voice raspy?

Accepted Answer

Cough does....: Cough medicine itself likely doesn't cause a raspy voice but coughing can. Coughing can cause irritation and inflammation of the vocal cords as can certain infections of the upper airway, like viral infections that cause the common cold and flu. If the raspiness does not resolve once the coughing stops, or if it is worsening, then see your doctor for diagnosis/treatment.

Question 8

can taking cough medicine help you conceive?

Accepted Answer

No.: There is no evidence that Guaifenesin has any effect on fertility or fecundity.

Question 9

is it okay to mix cough medicine with diclofenac?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Just make sure that the cough medicine does not have any other NSAID like Ibuprofen in it.  If it has acetominophen then you are ok.

Question 10

what cough medicine should i give my son for croup?

Accepted Answer

See below:: The current cornerstones of treatment in the urgent care clinics or emergency departments are corticosteroids and nebulized epinephrine; steroids have proven beneficial in severe, moderate, and even mild croup. In the straightforward cases of croup, antibiotics are not prescribed, as the primary cause is viral. Of note: little evidence supports the clinical efficacy of cool mist.

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I gave zoey 5 ml of generic zyrtec (cetirizine) by accident, thought it was the hylands cough medicine, the bottles r familiar looking, is she going to be ok ?

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What's a good cough medicine for my 4 year old? she has bad allergies but the zyrtec (cetirizine) isn't helping. she also ran a low fever.

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What cough medicine is safe to take with prozac since dextromethorphan has a possible severe interaction with prozac?

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What is a fast-acting cough medicine?

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What cough medicine should i give my son for croup?

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