2007-09-06 05:15:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Recently there has been a lot of controversy regarding giving otc cough medicines to children under the age of 6, the U.S. government is currently reviewing these medications, so I would be extra cautious. I have found that using Vick's Vaporub on the chest, neck, and just under the nose really helps.
Before you select a cough syrup try to determine what kind of cough the child has, then treat appropriately. Dr. Sear's has great info on his website that matches cough symptoms to the type of cough syrup, as well as recommended brands, dosage, etc.
2007-09-06 07:27:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
regular tylenol and some regular saline spray for his nose.
Cold remedies keep your body from expelling the virus, so it prolongs the life span of the cold. Which means you're sicker longer. No one should take them. Especially not small children.
Pain killers will ease some of the swelling and pain, and saline solution will help flush out his sinuses, literally breaking the virus life span in half.
2007-09-06 12:24:02 · answer #2 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the symptoms. My daughter's pediatrician says to make sure what you give them only treats the symptoms they have, and nothing else. If it's a runny nose, I would stick to a saline spray and push a lot of fluids. If it's a fever, Motrin works fast to bring it down. Go to your local drug store and talk to a pharmacist, they can be big help when you don't know what to buy.
2007-09-06 12:22:49 · answer #3 · answered by izzymo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is to call the Dr office and ask them rather than ask like this. Your DR has seen the child and will have one that he prefers. Some cold meds can make some kids hyper. I use children's cold Tylenol myself but that is with my Dr's approval.
2007-09-06 12:25:06 · answer #4 · answered by Done 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he/she has a cough, Delsym works really well. I have a 3 yr old and his pediatrician recommended it (1/2 tsp.). Tylenol makes a 'Simply Stuffy' and 'Simply Cough' that work pretty well and have no pain reliever/fever reducer in them. If you need a fever reducer, look for something for cold and fever combined.
Good Luck!!
2007-09-06 12:27:42 · answer #5 · answered by Laurel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PediaCare did the best with my kids. Just make sure you pick the one that is symptom-specific.
2007-09-06 12:23:51 · answer #6 · answered by ♥uuɐuuǝɾ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
childrens benidril (*sp) works great
2007-09-06 15:46:02 · answer #7 · answered by Lew A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋