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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.

Dr Dosanjh and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/18/2020

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Yes: Promethazine is approved for kids over 2 years of age.

Dr Dosanjh and another doctor agreed

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

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.

Answered 1/18/2020

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