Can I give cold and flu syrup to a child under the age of 6, but in smaller quantities?

Hello Mrs,

It is not the amount of the medication that causes a problem in these products but the medication itself that is considered unsafe in children under 6 years of age

If your child does not have a fever or complaints of pain, Tylenol and Advil can be discontinued

The best treatment for the symptoms you describe is nasal hygiene with a saline solution (Hydrasense, Sinus Rinse and others), which can be done as often as needed during the day, and at least 30 minutes before bedtime. By 'cleaning' the nasal secretions, we can reduce their backward flow, which often causes coughing. It's a little uncomfortable but works wonders!

I also encourage you to give your baby plenty of fluids to drink, either cold or hot, depending on her preference.

If the situation does not seem to improve after 7 days, I invite you to contact me.

Sincerely,

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

Glad to hear from you! I recently learned that doing nasal hygiene in the bath can greatly improve tolerance! I even recommend it as a preventive treatment!

I wish her a speedy recovery, don't hesitate if there is anything!

With pleasure, good continuation!