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Close That Medicine Cabinet...
...And let your child's cold run its course.
Seems those over-the-counter medications don't do a whole lot of good.
Here's the gist:
"The FDA strongly recommends to parents and caregivers that OTC cough and cold medicines not be used for children younger than 2," said Charles Ganley, M.D., director of the FDA's Office of Nonprescription Products. "These medicines, which treat symptoms and not the underlying condition, have not been shown to be safe or effective in children under 2."
The FDA also recommends that anyone with questions contact a physician, pharmacist or other health care professional to discuss how to treat a child with a cough or cold.
As parents, we always want to find a way to make our kids feel better. But in this case, we'll just stick to TLC instead of OTC!
Be Safe!
(c) Suzanne Tucker. Image from BigStockPhoto.com
Seems those over-the-counter medications don't do a whole lot of good.Here's the gist:
"The FDA strongly recommends to parents and caregivers that OTC cough and cold medicines not be used for children younger than 2," said Charles Ganley, M.D., director of the FDA's Office of Nonprescription Products. "These medicines, which treat symptoms and not the underlying condition, have not been shown to be safe or effective in children under 2."
The FDA also recommends that anyone with questions contact a physician, pharmacist or other health care professional to discuss how to treat a child with a cough or cold.
As parents, we always want to find a way to make our kids feel better. But in this case, we'll just stick to TLC instead of OTC!
Be Safe!
(c) Suzanne Tucker. Image from BigStockPhoto.com
