first cold

DD1 brought home a cold from school and now the twins have their first cold. what OTC medicine can they take and how much? they mainly have a runny nose or stuffy nose, no fever. TIA

tanya

 

I would not give them anything unless it is really bothering them. A cold, unfortunately, just has to run its course You can use saline drops for their noses if stuffy.



Dimetapp used(still does?) to make Infant Drops, but upon looking @ their site I found this:

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INFANT PRODUCTS
Wyeth Consumer Healthcare has voluntarily removed its “infant” cough and cold products from the market to help reduce dosing errors and overdoses in children under age 2. This age group of children is the most vulnerable to overdose and misuse of cough and cold medicines. We feel that this action helps clarify appropriate usage for medicines in this product category.
In addition, Wyeth Consumer Healthcare is in the process of voluntarily changing the labeling on its other cough and cold product labels to further help reduce dosing errors and overdoses. Specifically, the new labeling will advise doctors and parents “Do not use in children under two years of age.”

FDA ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) convened a meeting of experts and advisors on pediatric cough and cold medicines to discuss the safety and effectiveness of over the counter cough and cold products for children.
You may have seen or heard in the news some conclusions regarding recommendations provided by the Advisory Committee. It is important to note that the FDA has not issued a final ruling on this matter. The FDA will consider the committee’s recommendations and may issue changes to the regulations on cough and cold products. Wyeth Consumer Healthcare appreciates the input of the Advisory Committee and will comply with the final FDA decisions when they are issued. It is unclear when the FDA decisions will be made.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS TO REMEMBER

Under 2:
Wyeth Consumer Healthcare no longer recommends the use of cough and cold products for infants and children under age 2.
Ages 2 to 6:
For children 2 to under 6 years of age, we recommend that you ask your health care professional before giving cough and cold products to your children.
It is important to remember that these products can be used safely when taken as directed.

Wyeth Consumer Healthcare will continue to update its websites with current information once the FDA has announced any new regulations for children’s cough and cold medicines. If you have questions, please call your health care professional or Wyeth Consumer Healthcare at 1-800-762-4675, Weekdays from 9AM to 5PM EST.

 

I agree.. We just run with it, unless there is a fever. SS you have sick ones, it is never fun.. Hugs!

 

Yes, if there is fever, you can use Tylenol. Other than that using saline and suctioning their noses will help a lot. Also, try a humidifier in their room :hug:.

 

i agree saline drops and humidifer thats about it. We are dealing with our first cold too.

 

thanks for the advice. DD1 is 16 years old so it's been a very long time since i've had to deal with infants and medicine. we already use a humidifer. i found out it's great for white noise.

tanya

 

Yes, the AAP no longer recommends any type of cold medication until they are at least 6 years old. So, just saline drops, bulb syringe, humidifier, etc. We also use Baby Vicks after 3 months. A cough is good... it means that they will keep things moving in their chest. :hug: I hope they feel better soon.

 

Ditto pps...saline, booger sucker, humidifier, vapor plug ins and tylenol or motrin for any fever. That's about it.