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Can your height growth become stunted and slower when you eat medicines such as medicines for treating sneezing and medicine like panadol?(for a teenager that is still growing?

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There is no evidence that these over the counter drugs have any effect on final height.

Answered 11/26/2021

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

These medication do not affect growth. Some medications for “sneezing”/allergies can cause sleepiness. Panadol, as long as taken at proper doses has no side effects.

Answered 11/26/2021

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