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maymama
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cough medicine
I've already called my ped, waiting for a call back just curious if anyone has given their 3-4 year old cough medicine? DS is 3.5 and weighs 38/39lb.
His sleep has been majorly interrupted by a phlegmy cough (post nasal drip - the whole family has it).
I am just looking for something to give him at night before bed to help him sleep/keep the cough away - if it exists.
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Re: cough medicine
Yes, my DD is 3.5 and we have been giving her cough medicine. It really does work. The age range on the bottle actually says 4-12 yrs. She would not get any sleep if we didn't give it to her. Hope he feels better soon 
ETA: We buy the Target brand, it's dextromethorphan HBr and guaifenesin
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| Posted 11/26/13 9:32 AM |
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ali120206
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cough medicine
We have been giving the Little Tummies Cough medicine - it's basically liquified honey in an easy to dispense format and it has made a huge difference.
Our ped hasn't given us the approval to use any "real" cough medicines yet. He did say though that Benadryl was fine to use to clear up post nasal drip.
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maymama
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Re: cough medicine
Posted by ali120206
We have been giving the Little Tummies Cough medicine - it's basically liquified honey in an easy to dispense format and it has made a huge difference.
Our ped hasn't given us the approval to use any "real" cough medicines yet. He did say though that Benadryl was fine to use to clear up post nasal drip.
yup, just called me back and she said only 1tsp Benadryl.
I've seen the Little Tummies honey lollipops, ill get those along with the honey medicine.
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| Posted 11/26/13 10:03 AM |
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cheryl28
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Re: cough medicine
I give 3 yr old dd a tsp of honey she takes like that. it def helps. I also just bought Hylands cough meds. It's says for ages 2+ She didnt love it but took it and it def helped. there are a few brands that say younger ages
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| Posted 11/26/13 10:14 AM |
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ali120206
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Re: cough medicine
Posted by maymama
Posted by ali120206
We have been giving the Little Tummies Cough medicine - it's basically liquified honey in an easy to dispense format and it has made a huge difference.
Our ped hasn't given us the approval to use any "real" cough medicines yet. He did say though that Benadryl was fine to use to clear up post nasal drip.
yup, just called me back and she said only 1tsp Benadryl.
I've seen the Little Tummies honey lollipops, ill get those along with the honey medicine.
Let me know how your DS likes the lollipops - those might be more of a hit than the medicine is in my house!
I don't give DS Benadryl since he had the reverse reaction - it made him crazy - the one time he took it.
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NervousNell
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Re: cough medicine
Zarbees works great for us.
Basically just honey
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NervousNell
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Not sure why I keep getting double posts!
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Annie91606
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Re: cough medicine
I gave my son the children's mucinex that is approved for ages 4+. He weighed as much as a 4 year old, so the doctor said okay. It helped a lot!
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| Posted 11/26/13 10:50 AM |
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schmora15
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cough medicine
My kids do not like the taste of Zarbees. They do like the Hylands one with honey. It works really well too...you can give every 15 minutes up to 4 times if needed.
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