Children and Cough and Cold Medicines

Learn what’s safe—and what isn’t—when it comes to your child and over-the-counter cold remedies.

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Adam Husney MDJohn Pope MD MPHKathleen Romito MD

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12/12/2018

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Children and Cough and Cold Medicines

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions. Image is used for illustrative purposes only and any person depicted is a model.

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Medical review

Adam Husney MDJohn Pope MD MPHKathleen Romito MD

Last Updated

12/12/2018

Legal

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions. Image is used for illustrative purposes only and any person depicted is a model.