-
No place for opioid-based cough suppressants for children and adolescents
Health Headlines Commentary for February 20, 2019 Source: Kids, teens under 18 should not use cough products with opioids: Health Canada
-
Cold remedies should not be used in young children and infants because it may lead to significant life-threatening side-effects
Health Headlines Commentary for March , 2016 Source: 1 in 5 young children given cold remedies despite warnings, study finds Reference: Mandatory labeling requirements and over-the-counter cough and cold medication use in early childhood
-
Pediatric safety concerns about OTC cough and cold products
An October 11, 2007 media advisory from Health Canada raised concerns regarding the safety of “over-the-counter” (non-prescription) cough and cold products in children. An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration called for all over-the-counter pediatric cough and cold medicines to be banned. Pharmaceutical companies have issued a voluntary recall of these products…