What does the MHRA say?
The MHRA says that parents and other carers should follow the instructions on using cough and cold medicines carefully. Read these thoroughly and always stick to the dose that’s recommended for your child’s age. If you have two or more children don’t assume both will need the same dose, check the packaging for the dose recommended for each child. Some products contain more than one ingredient and these are listed on the packaging. If you are giving your child more than one medicine you need to make sure that these do not contain the same active ingredient, otherwise you might exceed the recommended dose. The MHRA says that new laws have been made in the UK and European Union to improve the safety of medicines for children. It says that drug experts are currently reviewing some children’s cough and cold medicines, such as those for helping with a blocked nose, to see if the benefits of these products outweigh the risks. What does this mean for me? OTC cough and cold medicines are common
