Washington, DC – Over-the-counter medicines to stifle coughs and colds probably don't work in young children and may be dangerous, especially for children under 2 years of age, according to FDA.
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And because that message isn't getting through to parents, FDA experts recommended a ban on dozens of cough and cold formulations that use decongestants and antihistamines and are specifically marketed for use in children.
Studies found that 1,500 children under 2 had suffered overdose problems serious enough to seek emergency treatment between 2004 and 2005 after taking common cough and cold medicines.
From 1969 to 2006, at least 54 children died after taking decongestant medicines made with pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine or ephedrine. Another 69 died after taking antihistamine medicines containing diphenhydramine, brompheniramine or chlorpheniramine.
A panel of outside experts for the FDA will convene later this month to help determine what action the agency should take. Until then, parents of young children should be aware of the risks and understand that children's bodies are not smaller versions of adults. [ajc]
dont forget…laughter is the best medicine!!!thanx for sharing 🙂
Best thing is my grandmother’s remedy, 1 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp cider vinegar (raw is best for both) in a cup of hot water.
Then you can do steam for the sinuses and bundle up or not.
And for the nervous mother who wants to run to the doctor for unnecessary antibiotics that will only weaken the immune system, a little bit of schnapps so she can sleep better too.
That is exactly how my grandmother told it to me and now you have it. Meanwhile, my grandmother, she should live and be well is 88 and in perfect physical health. I take financial advice from rich people and health advice from elderly healthy people.