can a child have cough medicine and calpol?
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You can give them child-specific paracetamol or ibuprofen as long as they are not taking any other medicine (such as cough or cold medicine advised by your pharmacist or GP) that contains paracetamol or ibuprofen.
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For children younger than 15 years of age, they suggest that an anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen (Advil, Children's Advil/Motrin, etc.) or naproxen (Aleve) may be helpful with a cough. An anti-histamine (such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl). A decongestant may help with post-nasal drip and cough suppression.
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Do not give NILSTAT to children or infants unless your doctor tells you to. Your doctor will check to make sure that NILSTAT is the right treatment for your child's symptoms.
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You can safely take cough drops with dextromethorphan in them. Cough drops with Cepacol and Chloraseptic are also safe to consume during pregnancy. You can also take menthol cough drops while pregnant; however, there is no study available to prove the safety or danger of this ingredient during pregnancy.
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How can you help when your child has croup? A cool environment such as taking your child outside for a brief time may help • If your baby has a temperature, you can give them paracetamol (eg Calpol®) or ibuprofen.
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Q: Can I give NyQuil to a child? A: No, children under the age of 12 should not take NyQuil. However, children ages six to 11 may take Children's NyQuil. Use as directed (15 mL every six hours).
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Advertisement. Don't use over-the-counter medicines, except for fever reducers and pain relievers, to treat coughs and colds in children younger than 6 years old. Also, consider avoiding use of these medicines for children younger than 12 years old.
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Do not use cold and cough medicines in children under age 4 unless advised by your doctor. Never give adult medicines to children. Only use medicines designed for children. Never use a cold or cough drug if your child takes other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, unless you've checked with the doctor first.
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['Triaminic Cold and Cough,', 'Robitussin Cough,', 'Delsym, and.', 'Vicks 44 Cough and Cold.']
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In general, it is not recommended to take two different medications that contain the same ingredient, guaifenesin in this case. It may be more prudent to take one of the many combination products available over the counter that contain both a cough suppressant (e.g. dextromethorphan) and an expectorant (guaifenesin).
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Can I use Benylin infant's cough syrup with other medicines? This medicine doesn't affect any other medicines. It's fine to use it alongside over-the-counter painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen, (assuming these are appropriate for your child).
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Cough drops: Most coughs in children over age 6 years can be controlled by sucking on cough drops. The cough drops coat the irritated throat. If cough drops are not available, you can use hard candy. Homemade cough syrup: For children over 1 year old use 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of honey.
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Cough drops or lozenges may help soothe the throat in children age 4 and older. (Younger children may choke on them.) Don't give your child more cough drops or lozenges than is directed on the package. Elevating the head of the bed or having your child sleep on an incline can help.
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The current recommendations from the FDA are: Do not use cold and cough medicines in children under age 4 unless advised by your doctor. Never give adult medicines to children. Only use medicines designed for children.
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Do not give your child more than 1 cough or cold medicine at the same time, in case they contain the same active ingredient.
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['Mucinex.', 'Mucinex DM—contains dextromethorphan as a cough suppressant.', 'Mucinex D—contains pseudoephedrine as sinus and nasal decongestant.', 'Mucinex Fast-Max—contains Tylenol for pain and fever, phenylephrine as a decongestant, and dextromethorphan.', "Children's Mucinex Multi-Symptom—different combinations as listed above."]
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['Children under 6. If your child is under 6, you should not give them any over-the-counter cough or cold medicines unless advised by a GP or pharmacist. ... ', 'Children aged 6 to 12. ... ', 'Do not use aspirin. ... ', 'Further information.']