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Can i give my 3 1/2 year old cold medicine with a cough suppressant in it. ?
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Cold medicine: A cough suppressant is not recommended.For children under five.
Answered 1/22/2014
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No: Neither cold or cough medications are recommended for children of this age due to potential serious side effects up to and including rare death.
Answered 10/4/2016
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