Doctors want children’s cold medicines to be reevaluated

After the FDA’s suggestion last year to stop giving kids six years and under cough and cold medicines, doctors seem to have joined the bandwagon this year. The medicines, they say, have not been proven effective for younger children and in fact have clear risks. Under- or over-medication can cause stroke, seizures, or other physical or mental risks. Doctors claim the medicines “have never been proven to work,” and they want such medicines to be reevaluated. The medical industry, of course, claims that the medicines are effective and safe—when used as directed.

What do you think about the use of cold medicines for kids? Do you use it for your own children? Can you tell if it works? If you use it, do you ever have any second thoughts about giving it to your little ones?

Comments

[Sharon]

NO! I am against All medications for children over the counter. INSTEAD I believe in Young Living Essential Oils 100% Pure, Unaldulterated and Effective for not only colds but for diffusing oils for bacteria, virus's, and fungi.I do not trust the FDA to tell me the truth about tainted foods and/or medications for our children and grandchildren and the future of our Country. The FDA are paid by the Pharmacuetical Industry.