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Cold medicines for kids: What's the risk?
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What's the concern about cough and cold medicines for kids?
What about antibiotics?
Can any medications help treat the common cold?
Is codeine OK?
How can I help my child feel better?
What's the best way to prevent the common cold?
Is codeine OK?
No. The Food and Drug Administration limits the use of prescription cough and cold medicines containing the opioids codeine or hydrocodone to adults age 18 and older. This is due to the potential for slowed or difficult breathing, misuse, risky use, addiction, overdose and even death.
