Can I give my 3 year old a cough syrup? If so which one?

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Hello, my daughter is 3 years old and is suffering from laryngitis at the moment. She coughs a lot and I was wondering if we could give her a cough syrup to help her sleep a little bit, because as soon as she goes to bed, she coughs and it prevents her from sleeping. She received decadron yesterday at noon and 2 doses of ephedrine. We are already sitting her down to sleep with the window of her room open. Thanks Yes, she has a bit of a runny nose. We do sinus rinses 3-4x a day. She has less and less nasal secretions. They are clear. It is mainly the cough that prevents her from sleeping ...

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hello ma'am, I'm sorry to read about her troubles! Does she have any other symptoms like a runny or stuffy nose, even a little? Have you tried anything for these symptoms? Thanks for the information, you did well with the nasal hygiene, I recommend it as often as needed during the day and at least 30 minutes before meals and bedtime , it is most effective. Syrups are unlikely to provide any benefit and I don't usually recommend them, especially since they have not been shown to be more effective than drinking liquids or a teaspoon of honey. Sincerely, Tom Samaha, pharmacist