Stop Giving Cough Syrup to Young Children: Safer Home Care for Under-5s
Stop! Cough Syrup Isn’t for Little Kids (Especially Under 2) Key takeaway: Over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold syrups are not recommended for children under 2 years and should be avoided or used only with a doctor’s advice up to 5 years. Many syrups combine antihistamines, decongestants, suppressants, and mucolytics that don’t shorten a cold and […]
