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Is Vicks NyQuil Cold And Flu Advisable For A 8 Year Old?
Can I give my 8 year old niece Vicks NyQuil cold and flu nighttime relief? On the label it says consult a dr for ages 4-12. She's had a cough now all weekend, but her throat doesn't hurt. I have a 2 year old and a one year old and we use Hylands cold n cough and a humidifier for them. So that's the only other thing I have girl her to take.
Wed, 12 Nov 2014
NyQuil can safely be given to a child of 8 years. However, I do not recommend the use of such a medicine as it contains Dextromethorphan which is a cough suppressant. Instead I would prefer some expectorant. Steam or humidifier acts as a good expectorant. The water vapour will help in diluting the steam and will provide relief. That should be sufficient. However, you may add some antiallergic syrup like Relent (cetirizine) one teaspoonful twice a day for a few days.
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