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Can Fam Physician
Vol. 55, No. 11, November 2009, pp.1081 - 1083
Copyright © 2009 by The College of Family Physicians of Canada
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Child Health Update

Use of over-the-counter cough and cold medications in children

Allan E. Shefrin, MD FRCPC and Ran D. Goldman, MD MSc FRCPC
Correspondence: Dr Ran D. Goldman, BC Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Room K4-226, Ambulatory Care Building, 4480 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4; telephone 604 875-2345, extension 5217; fax 604 875-2414; e-mailrgoldman{at}cw.bc.ca

QUESTION Every winter I see numerous children in my office with cold symptoms. Is it safe and effective to use over-the-counter cough and cold medications to alleviate their symptoms?

ANSWER Over-the-counter cough and cold medications are not effective in treating children with the common cold and might cause serious side effects, including death. New recommendations restricting use in Canada to those older than 6 years of age are effective immediately, with relabeling of products starting in the fall of 2009.




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