Children's cough and cold medicines are considered safe for kids 4 and over. But the FDA recommends you follow these commonsense rules: Always read the package label and follow directions carefully.

Aside from a lack of evidence that cold and cough medicines are effective, over-the-counter drugs may be dangerous for children. WebMD explains which drugs to avoid.

Over-the-counter cold and cough medicines don't work for children under age 6, and giving the common medicine to young children cannot be recommended, a Food and Drug Administration advisory ...

More than 14,000 packs of 'cough, cold & flu' medicine are being recalled over a risk of child poisoning, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The cold and flu medicine doesn't feature child-resistant packaging, posing a risk of poisoning children. More than 14,000 packs of cold and flu medicine have been recalled for a potential risk of ...

With children’s Tylenol and ibuprofen shortages, you might be tempted to give your child adult cold medicine. You shouldn't. Here's why.

When is the right time to give my child cold medicine? by: Chivon Kloepfer. Posted: Jan 21, 2023 / 07:00 AM EST. Updated: Jan 17, 2023 / 02:43 PM EST. by: Chivon Kloepfer.

Kramer Laboratories announced it is recalling about 14,250 packages of its Safetussin Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flu medicine packs. The company is issuing the recall because the ...

Cold water makes the body shiver, which can actually raise the temperature. Advertisement Put fans in the child’s room or set up a cool mist humidifier to help their lungs.

More than 14,000 packs of cold and flu medicine have been recalled due to a potential risk of child poisoning — some of which were sold in Texas — because of issues with the product’s packaging.

TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Children’s cold medicine is flying off the shelves at local pharmacies and drug stores, and it’s only the start of the cold and flu season. The demand for… ...

Cold medicine sold nationwide recalled due to risk of child poisoning Published: Apr. 10, 2025, 11:09 a.m. Kramer Laboratories announced it is recalling about 14,250 packages of its Safetussin ...