This page provides information about the use of medicines in pregnancy and by young children.
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Medicines and your family This section provides information on the use of medicines by pregnant women and young children. |
Children's over-the-counter cough and cold medicines: New advice Recent advice is that parents and carers should no longer use over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicines in children under six. There is no evidence that they work and can cause side effects, such as allergic reactions, effects on sleep or hallucinations. This section provides further information on the use of cough and cold medicines and children and advice to parents and carers. |
