Question 1

are all ricola cough drops safe for preg.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes they are.  There's no contraindication to using them in pregnancy.

Question 2

is it bad to take 4 month old cough drops?

Accepted Answer

Cough in a 4 mos old: Cough medications are not recommended for children  under 2 years of age.  Try saline nose drops it helps clear the nose, sooth the  throat &amp; calms  the cough.  If cough is frequent  or associated with fever, wheezing or any difficulty breathing you should take him to his pediatrician . I  hope he gets better soon.

Question 3

are cough drops safe for almost 4 year old kid?

Accepted Answer

Choking hazard: 3 is a little young, small children less than 5 are still at risk for this to be a choking hazard.  I wouldn't give him one.

Question 4

should i use cough drops as appetite suppressants?

Accepted Answer

No..: Cough drops are not a healthy way to suppress your appetite.  To manage your appetite in a healthy way, check out this list of the top 10 natural appetite suppressants:http://failedpilot.Com/589/natural-appetite-suppressant/. Good luck!

Question 5

could it be bad if i swallowed a cough drop on accident?

Accepted Answer

No: It will be digested by the acid in your stomach. There is no harm to you.

Question 6

i eat cough drops almost as if they were candies, is that ok ???

Accepted Answer

Cough drops: Good afternoon! It depends on what ingredients are in the cough drops. If it contains pseudoephidrine you may cause your heart to race or make an arrhytmia(abnormal heart rhythm or rate) worse and you will get dry mouth. Or if they  contain guafensin the active ingredient in Robitussin (guaifenesin) you can get nausea vomiting etc. Just eat candy not cough drops...

Question 7

any thoughts on damage that can be done by possibly being addicted to cough drops?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: A bigger question is why do you need to be taking cough drops all the time. Any cough that has been going on long enough to need to ask the first question should be evaluated by a doctor.

Question 8

how to stop using cough drops?

Accepted Answer

Get a checkup !: Cough is a symptom of throat and possibly lung problems.  If you have a persistent cough, it could be simply related to allergy drainage or acid reflux.  An examination by a throat specialist can identify the cause of the cough and then treatments will avoid the need for cough drops.  The key is to deal with the cause, not the treatment!

Question 9

can toddlers suck a ricola cough drop?

Accepted Answer

I wouldn't: Since the drop could block their airway and cause severe respiratory distress, i would not offer this product to a toddler.

Question 10

cough drop expired 10/13 is it still ok?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Expiration dates usually fall short of loss of effectiveness dates.

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