The CDC states that many leading manufacturers of cough medications are now putting on their labels that cough meds should NOT be given to children under the age of four. They previously stated that they should not be given to children under the age of two.
Whether you are a parent yourself or not, everyone can benefit by knowing a few simple steps to help protect children from overdosing on meds. Here a few helpful hints:
DO:
- Throw away old cold and cough meds labeled for children less than age four
- Read the label carefully to see what ingredients are in any medication you give your child
DON'T:
- Don't leave any medicines where your child might be able to reach them.
- Don't tell children that medicine is candy.
- Don't take adult medicines in front of your child.
- Don't give children younger than age 4 any medicines intended for older children.
- Don't give your child two medicines that contain the same ingredients.
sited links: http://www.cdc.gov/features/pediatricColdMeds/
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This advice is so important for all parents and caregivers to know, it could save a child's life.
ReplyDeleteGreat advice.
ReplyDeletethis is good kids now can get into any thing best to keep it away from arms length
ReplyDeleteThere are many moms who give the medicines of the older child to the younger one...there also has to be care taken that the drug administered is safe for the other child as well.The drugs should definitely kept out of their reach as they are of a curios age.
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