Children's Cold Medicine Pulled Off the Shelves
Find a Better Alternative to Cold Medicine
Manufacturers stripped children's cold medicine off of store shelves recently after reports of deaths linked to the drugs. The over-the-counter medicines were marketed for kids under age 2. Now the FDA recommends no child under 6 use them.
Oral cough and cold medicines don't work for children according to the latest research, and only work minimally for adults. They also pose health risks for babies to preschoolers. The list of offending drugs includes Dimetapp, Pediacare, Robitussin, Triaminic, Little Colds, and versions of Tylenol that contain cough and cold ingredients.
Many children's medications have never been properly studied due to the risks associated with giving children drugs. Research that has been done is usually limited to adults, which react differently to identical medications given to children.
What safe alternatives are left for kids with colds & congestion?
Info from Assoc. Press
Oral cough and cold medicines don't work for children according to the latest research, and only work minimally for adults. They also pose health risks for babies to preschoolers. The list of offending drugs includes Dimetapp, Pediacare, Robitussin, Triaminic, Little Colds, and versions of Tylenol that contain cough and cold ingredients.
Many children's medications have never been properly studied due to the risks associated with giving children drugs. Research that has been done is usually limited to adults, which react differently to identical medications given to children.
What safe alternatives are left for kids with colds & congestion?
- Gentle chiropractic adjustments and hands on care help boost the immune system.
- Plenty of water and rest are important ingredients for good health.
- A cool mist humidifier in a child's bedroom may be beneficial.
- Suction bulbs can gently clear infants' clogged noses.
- Saline nose drops can loosen thick secretions so noses drain more easily.
Info from Assoc. Press
