Can i give my toddler multiple over-the-counter medications at once?

Yes: Yes, but it depends which medications. You should always check with your pediatrician before giving your infant any medication. If they are needing more than one, they probably need to be examined.

No: Many OTC medications contain several ingredients. Giving more than one at a time risks overdose or interactions. Otc cough and cold medications should not be used for children, unless specifically recommended by your doctor.

No: There are very few over-the-counter medications for children under 4 years of age. Most of them don't help any way. With the exception of tylenol (acetaminophen) or motrin, i wouldn't use any OTC meds in a toddler.

No: I wouldn't recommend it. Over-the-counter medication manufacturers don't test their medicines together with other over-the-counter medicines. It's best to check with your medical provider to make certain that you're not over-dosing your child with something.

Yes: It is safe to occasionally use tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin for toddlers who have fever, pain, or other discomfort (such as fussiness after vaccinations). If a toddler has more symptoms (such as allergies, hives, constipation) treatable by over-the-counter medications, parents should call the doctor to confirm the safety of giving such medicines, before giving the medicines to the child for the first time.

No: Over-the-counter does not mean "safe". It simply means "without a prescription." mixing medicines without consulting your pediatrician is a really risky idea, especially cold medications. Exceptions might be Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Ibuprofen for a local bee sting reaction, but consult with your doctors office. This might be ok for everybody's kid but yours, for some reason.

Wait: This very much depends on what medications you are giving, why you are giving them, and whether or not your pediatrician knows about and concurs with their use. Just because a medication is over-the-counter does NOT make it safe for toddlers. Before starting any treatment regimen, even if over-the-counter, always consult with your pediatrician.

No: you need t check with the doctor before giving any Cold medications do work in young children and they are often overdosed.

No: This really depends on what ingredients are in the OTC medication. I usually have parents use Motrin for fever or pain. Use DM only preparations for cough. And that's about it. The combination medicines, especially ones that combine fever reducer WITH cold meds, are confusing to use, dont recommend the proper dosing and invariably I have seen overdoses in these.