The review found only limited benefits with the use of cough and cold medicines in young children and they can cause side effects, especially if too much medicine is given accidentally. Other products are marketed for treating coughs in young children, but there is little evidence these are effective. Cough syrups containing sucrose or glycerol as the active ingredient, with no other cough or cold medicines added, may be suitable for young children.
There is not yet enough evidence about the safety or efficacy of ivy leaf extract Hedera helix for treating cough in young children. If you do decide to take a cough mixture, read the labels carefully. Ask for professional advice if you have other health conditions, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, because cough mixtures are not suitable for everyone.
Cough mixtures can interfere with other medicines. The cough suppressant known as dextromethorphan, for instance, is not suitable for people taking some antidepressants because it can increase the risk of side effects. Cough mixtures can contain other medicines for symptoms of the common cold, such as decongestants and antihistamines.
Check the product box to see if a measuring device is included. Cold and flu tablets often contain cough suppressants. If you are already taking cold and flu tablets, seek further advice before taking a cough mixture. This will reduce the risk of taking more than the maximum recommended dose of cough suppressants.
Read the package carefully or ask your pharmacist or doctor to help you choose one. Use them with caution if you give them to an older adult or if you have chronic respiratory problems. Read the label so you know what the ingredients are.
Some cough medicines contain a large percentage of alcohol. Others contain codeine. Don't give codeine to children under the age of There are many choices. Ask your pharmacist to advise you. Do not take someone else's prescription cough medicine. Be careful with cough and cold medicines. Don't give them to children younger than 6, because they don't work for children that age and can even be harmful. For children 6 and older, always follow all the instructions carefully.
Make sure you know how much medicine to give and how long to use it. And use the dosing device if one is included. References Citations Wark P Bronchitis acute. BMJ Clinical Evidence. Accessed April 14, Credits Current as of: October 26, Top of the page Next Section: Related Information. Previous Section: References Top of the page.
Current as of: October 26, Wark P Cough mixtures will not fix the underlying reason for the cough. Unfortunately, there aren't many evidence-based options for relieving symptoms. A recent review of clinical trials found no strong evidence cough medicines are effective at relieving symptoms in adults. Only a limited number of clinical trials for each type of cough medicine were found and the clinical trials were often poorly reported.
You may find it helpful to keep hydrated and avoid triggers such as cold dry air and cigarette smoke. Inhaling steam while you are in the shower may help to loosen mucus in the chest. Cough syrups containing sucrose or glycerol as the active ingredient, with no other cough or cold medicines added, may be suitable for young children. But it's unclear how effective they are at reducing symptoms. There is not yet enough evidence about the safety or efficacy of ivy leaf extract Hedera helix for treating cough in young children.
If you do decide to take a cough mixture, read the labels carefully. Ask for professional advice if you have other health conditions, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, because cough mixtures are not suitable for everyone. Cough mixtures can interfere with other medicines. The cough suppressant known as dextromethorphan, for instance, is not suitable for people taking some antidepressants because it can increase the risk of side effects.
Cough mixtures that combine an expectorant to loosen and cough up mucus with a suppressant to reduce coughing don't make much sense.
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