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Can an adult take double the dose of a children's nighttime cough medice or more ?

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Dr. Evans Prieston answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

MORE INFORMATION: This question cannot be answered without knowing the name of the specific children's night time cough medicine.

Dr Franz agreed

Answered 9/12/2014

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Agree: In general that reasoning may apply. But different cough syrups have different ingredients and individuals may have different sensitivities. So the other answer is correct- need to know which medicine you mean specifically.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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