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Can my 8 year old take promethaazine
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Yes: Cough can be controlled with 1 tsp, at bedtime.
Answered 1/18/2020
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Yes: Promethazine is approved for kids over 2 years of age.
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Source of cough: The reason for the cough should be determined. For night time use, nasal saline rinses may be just as effective. If your child has been coughing for more than 3 weeks, an evaluation may include a chest x ray.
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