At what age can children take cold medicine? I know there's not much you can do for small babies except the vaporizer & tylenol. Just wondering--when do children start taking cold medicine?
2007-01-20 05:18:24 · 7 answers · asked by Proud mother! 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Jenna- I'm not looking to give a child cold medicine. I'm trying to figure out a general age when children begin to take cold medicine. If you don't know the answer to a question, why answer??
2007-01-20 05:31:35 · update #1
Tylenol makes a cold medicine for infants (found over-the- counter) and Pedia-Care makes a cold medicine for infants (over-the-counter, but found behind the pharmacy counter where I live due to meth. production). Other than that you can find 1 or 2 cold products for 2yrs. old and up, but it is easiest to find cold medicines for 6yrs. and up.
Also, for small babies you can use a saline nasal spray to loosen mucus, and a nasal aspirator (bulb thingies) to remove mucus. Vick's vapor rub makes a rub for babies, and a plug-in too.
2007-01-20 05:49:27 · answer #1 · answered by soccerwifeandmommy2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they're under 2 years(I think it is) you have to get the dosage instructions from a pediatrician. My youngest son had a really bad cold, and his pediatrician said we could give him Triaminic and gave us a chart. He was around 6 months old, by the way. So they are able to take it w/o a doctors' input probably around 2 years old. Unless of course, they have previous issues and need a doctor to help out. And it's always best to go by weight(if possible) before age.
2007-01-20 05:48:29 · answer #2 · answered by ★Fetal☆ ★And ☆ ★Weeping☆ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never give anything OTC to a child under a year without seeing a doctor first. OTC cold medication can mask other, more serious symptoms. Honestly, it's probably better to wait until they're around 2 years old for cold medicine - and even then, only do it if they're REALLY miserable.
2007-01-20 09:20:19 · answer #3 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The youngest we have given cold medicine to our children (with doctors instructions) is six months. The only people whose answer I would trust on tthis is the child's pediatrician.
2007-01-20 05:31:15 · answer #4 · answered by nagurski3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Extra Strength Benadryl.
2016-05-24 01:02:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask the childs doctor
2007-01-20 05:24:58 · answer #6 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
NEVER GIVE A CHILD UNDER 2 COLD MEDECINE. PLEASE READ THIS ARTICLE
2007-01-20 05:54:02 · answer #7 · answered by skylark455st2 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋