doctor. What doseage could I give him?
2006-12-17 05:32:59 · 18 answers · asked by Lindsey W 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
OK - everyone doesn't have to call me a moron and such. I have been giving my child Children's Cold and Cough medicine. I was just curious, if ever in a pinch, would it be OK to give him just a dose until I could get some more children's medicine.
2006-12-17 06:24:17 · update #1
I have given my 4 year old and my 2 yr old medication that said for 6 years old I would cut it in half if it said 2 tablespoon I would give my daughter 1 tbs and my son a half tablespoon I did it and my children are alive and well and if you call the doctor they are going to tell you to do what I just told you to do
2006-12-17 14:32:45 · answer #1 · answered by mom of 2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't give an adult medicine to a child. especially a cold medicine. These have side effects. Kindly consult your doctor.
2006-12-17 05:41:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, No, no it's made for an adult! Yes there is a huge difference in adult medicine and a childs medicine
2006-12-17 06:58:22 · answer #3 · answered by Eric T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None until you've done as the label says and checked with a certified medical practitioner...there are ingredients in adult meds that can seriously harm a child at this age .... don't try to self medicate it can be very dangerous!
2006-12-17 05:36:25 · answer #4 · answered by dustiiart 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Medicines are not given based on age, they are given based on weight. By giving a child an adult medicine, you could hurt him/her or even kill them. You may go to your local Walgreen's and/or CV pharmacy and the pharmacist will give you the correct medication and dosage instruction.
2006-12-17 06:17:13 · answer #5 · answered by nowhere 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some ingredients that may be harmful to the child based on his/her age and weight. Call your childs doctor and ask if it is okay to give and how much should be given. Generally the nurse or doctor will tell what you need to know.
2006-12-17 05:43:29 · answer #6 · answered by Michael I 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 9 months old and has a cold. Saline drops by Little Noses helps loads in clearing her nose. That seems to make her comfortable enough to deal with the cough
2016-05-23 02:15:06 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a pinch.... run to the store! Your child will not die from a cold or cough, so get off your butt and get the proper medication instead of taking chances with your child's health.
2006-12-17 08:40:35 · answer #8 · answered by dravensmama1216 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u can damage the childs organs! u said its adult medication so y r u giving it to a child moron!! go but some medicine 4 the child! dang!!
2006-12-17 05:38:08 · answer #9 · answered by SEXY CRML 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A 3 year old adult?
2006-12-17 05:41:24 · answer #10 · answered by makingthisup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋