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Can i give my 4 year old daughter mucinex (guaifenesin) and ibuprofen for a cold and fever?

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Yes: Children's Mucinex (guaifenesin) is indicated for children aged 4 years and up, while ibuprofen can be used in infants as young as 6 months.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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