What has happened to change advice given about the supply of some cough and cold medicines in children under 6 years?
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority (MHRA) has reviewed over the counter (OTC) products used for treating coughs and colds in children and advised that certain medicines should no longer be used in children under the age of six. The change in guidance affects Medised for Children. However, no serious safety concerns have been reported relating to Medised for Children. All medicines, whether for children or adults, should always be used as per the dosage instructions on the pack. This is a precautionary measure only and the pharmaceutical industry has voluntarily agreed to change the labels on products to remove the dosage instructions for children under six by March 2010.
