was told that it could cause death...
2007-04-11 05:53:56 · 5 answers · asked by FiFi 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Yes, I've heard of it. The CDC issued a warning that a handful of children died after taking cold medicine -- they had high levels of pseudoephedrine in their systems. See link.
However, as pseudoephedrine is also the drug that meth makers were using to make crystal meth, I believe they have removed this drug from all children's medicines and in order to get it as an adult you have to sign an info. form at the store that includes your driver's license number, address etc., so you will know if you're buying pseudoephedrine these days. Just be sure to look at ingredient lists of any medicines you buy...
2007-04-11 06:10:10 · answer #1 · answered by NewMomma 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. That is true. But, the thing is, in every case, the babies were being given lhigh doses of cold medicines, and multiple types of medicines over several days. Also, this report says they were given pseudoephedrine, which is no longer available over the counter.
So, basically doctors are now saying they do not recommend cold medicine for babies under 2 yrs old. I still use it from time to time, but I only give her a small dose, and usually only once a day, if she is really, really congested. My pediatrician told me to go ahead and do it, so I'm not that worried.
2007-04-11 06:05:59 · answer #2 · answered by purplebinky 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 21 months. I had her at the pediatrician just 2 weeks ago for yet another cold. They told me that since her lungs and ears were clear and she didn't have a fever, there wasn't really anything they could do. She had a dry cough, but a runny nose and sneezing. They told me not to give her any cold medication because it was now recommended not to give it to children under 2. However, after several days of her nose runny constantly I asked if I could give her some benadryl. I don't like to give my daughter any medication unless absolutely necessary. She had taken benadryl before for a bad runny nose and it really helped her. I was afraid the nasal congestion would end up going into her chest and giving her an upper respiratory infection. Her pediatrician gave me the okay to give it to her and it really helped. I wouldn't have given it to her without her doctor's approval, so I don't recommend anyone going against doctors orders. Anytime your child is sick, I would contact your doctor to see what they recommend.
2007-04-11 08:27:17 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a large number of cases a cough is led to via placed up-nasal drip regarding a runny nostril. Our pediatrician additionally says that maximum chilly arrangements do not do something efficient and would reason nasty factor outcomes. yet she does propose using Benedryl or Claritin to help dry up a runny, stuffy nostril. the two are dye-unfastened. call your pediatrician for a secure dose based on your youngster's weight.
2016-10-28 10:42:26 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I seriously hope thats not true (im not saying your a liar at all!) but man that means ever more trips to the doctor!! and usually RXs cost more! (and i dont know about yall but my insurance doesnt cover most cold medicine)
Did you read that in an artical?? Whats your source??
2007-04-11 06:05:24 · answer #5 · answered by Ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋