Many parents are worried if the familiar cough syrup is safe for their children following recent deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan after it was administered to kids suffering from cold and cough. And just as the Health Ministry has said, it is not to be prescribed for children under two, doctors say it should not be given to children under six even. And that’s because a common ingredient in cough syrup, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, can cause side effects in children. Besides, the cough syrup does not work effectively enough in children.

“Also, since cough syrups are easily available over-the-counter, parents may not be aware of the strict dosing that they require. No cough syrup should be used unless prescribed by the doctor. Do not use it beyond the days mentioned in the prescript

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