IMB: Cough medicines should not be used for young children

The Irish Medicines Board is advising that over-the-counter cough and cold medicines should no longer be used for children under the age of six.

IMB: Cough medicines should not be used for young children
Mon, 19 Sep, 2011 - 13:36

The Irish Medicines Board is advising that over-the-counter cough and cold medicines should no longer be used for children under the age of six.

It has carried out a review which found no robust evidence that these medicines work effectively in that age category.

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