cough medicines

United Kingdom, March 1: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has warned parents on the fact that over-the-counter cough and cold medicines are not effective in

Parents have also been warned that such types of drugs can prove potentially hazardous for their children as these can cause side-effects such as hallucinations, sleep disturbances and certain kinds of allergic reactions.

Winston-Salem, United States, January 13: Vicks VapoRub, a popular over-the-counter medicine meant for relieving cold and cough, might prove dangerous for infants and small childre

The menthol compound is, still, a widely used drug to get rid of cold, cough and congestion. Although, there has been not enough data to favor the drug’s clinical benefits, yet, it has been around for almost 100 years. The popular salve Vicks VapoRub comes with a warning that it should not be used for children under two years.