Cough and cold medicines that are safe for grownups can cause serious side effects even life threatening ones in children under age 2.
Baby cough and cold medicine uk.
Most sore throats get better on their own after a few days.
If your baby or toddler is sniffling or coughing try.
If your child has a sore throat for more than 4 days a high temperature and is generally unwell see a gp.
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Zarbee s natural cough medicine for kids also has zinc and vitamin c which helps to boost your baby s immune system.
Your child s throat may be dry and sore for a day or 2 before a cold starts.
Your baby s fluids needs to be increased so offer more breastfeeds or milk feeds.
It is suitable only for babies aged between 12 months and 5 years.
You can give them paracetamol or ibuprofen to reduce the pain.
As much as zarbee s naturals children s cough syrup contains natural ingredients this medication is not for babies under 12 months of age.
If the child has a fever or is in discomfort paracetamol or ibuprofen can help always follow the instructions carefully so you don t overdose.
In june 2008 manufacturers removed infant cough and cold medications from the market.
Otc cough and cold medicines don t treat the underlying cause of a child s cold and won t make it go away sooner and can be dangerous to your baby.