Over-the-Counter Cold Meds: Too Risky for Kids Under 2…
by isaaThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned against parents giving their children under two years old over-the-counter cough and cold remedies. They claim such drugs can pose a danger in children that small, a danger that could prove to be ‘serious and potentially life-threatening’, and that parents should avoid them altogether.
In some cases, although rare, the use of over-the-counter cough and cold drugs has resulted in rapid heart rates, convulsions and, unfortunately, death.
The FDA is yet to come to a decision on whether certain widely-sold drugs are safe for kids older than 2. They are currently looking into the age 2-11 age bracket and a decision on that will be made by spring at the latest.
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