Question 1

is menthodex cough mixture safe to take during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Cough mixture: Since it contains alcohol it is not recommended during pregnancy.

Question 2

please dr is it safe to take menthodex cough mixture during breastfeeding as the baby is 9 months old?

Accepted Answer

: The ingredients in this medication should not affect breast milk or the baby consuming the milk.

Question 3

can i give menthodex cough syrup to my 6year old boy?

Accepted Answer

: I would not. Studies decades ago showed these antihistamine preparations provide little to nothing of value to children. They thicken secretions and make them harder to cough out. Self -medication by children thinking more will help more are a common trigger to ER visits for overdoses. A little honey and lemon do wonders at that age for cough.

Question 4

best cough medicine?

Accepted Answer

No cough medicine: The best medicine for cough is the medicine that treats the reason you are coughing. If your cough is due to asthma you need to treat asthma. If its due to reflux treat the reflux. If its due to pneumonia, bronchitis or sinusitis then treat the infection. I do not like treating symptoms unless i know the cause. If you have a persistent cough you need to see your doctor.

Question 5

cold n cough medicine?

Accepted Answer

Robitussin (guaifenesin): The Robitussin people make a great line of products. They very clearly spell out what is in each cough syrup. There are only a few ingredients to choose from and you don't want to take one that may be unnecessary. Choose a product that has what you need: cough med, decongestant, expectorant, tylenol, (acetaminophen) antihistamine. Most likely, there is a bottle that has the 2 or 3 things in it that you need.

Question 6

what is a good cough medicine?

Accepted Answer

Coughing: 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 7

what is the best otc cough medicine?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamines: Coughs are caused by mucous running down into your lungs from your nose.  If you use an antihistamine (such as benedryl, Claritin (loratadine) or zyrtec)  to dry up the post-nasal drip the cough will be better.  It's best not to use a cough suppressant especially in children because if the mucous is not coughed up it can lead to pneumonia and cough suppressants can have dangerous side effects.

Question 8

how can you give a child cough medicine?

Accepted Answer

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 9

what is the best children's cough medicine?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: Cough is a reflex that is there for a reason. In order to get rid of a cough, you need to find out why it is there. If the cough is getting rid of secretions, suppressing it is dangerous. Keeping hydrated so the secretions are thin and easy to cough up is key. If the cough is due to bronchospasm, bronchodilator med is the answer. So, treating the cause of cough is needed to get rid of it!

Question 10

what is some cough medicine that actually works?

Accepted Answer

Codeine: Codeine is a well known cough suppressant. You can also consider guafenesin, which will thin out the mucus.

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