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Tear Sheet - Cough and Cold Medicine for Children - MedEffect Canada
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2008
ISBN: 978-0-662-06338-4 (PDF Version)
Cat: H14-45/2008 (PDF Version)
HC Pub: 4746 (PDF Version)
Over-the-counter cough and cold medicines with certain active ingredients are being relabelled to say: "Do not give to children under 6."
List of ingredients to watch for:
| Therapeutic Category (Purpose) | Active Ingredients |
|---|---|
| Antihistamines in cough and cold medicines (used to treat sneezing, runny nose) |
|
| Antitussives (used to treat cough) |
|
| Expectorants (used to loosen mucus) |
|
| Decongestants (used to treat congestion) |
|
Relabelling will be completed by fall 2009. Until then, parents and caregivers should talk to a health practitioner (such as a pharmacist, nurse or doctor) when buying or using these products.
For more information, including non-medicinal ways to provide temporary relief for cough and cold symptoms,
- call 1-866-558-2946 or
- go to www.healthcanada.gc.ca/coughandcold
