Archive for January 11th, 2009

Pediatric News - Advise against sedating children with OTC antihistamines

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

In the setting of the cough and cold medication debate rests another: Whether parents should attempt to sedate their children with over-the-counter cough and cold medications before travel. Most experts contacted suggested countering the common misperception that the practice is acceptable and safe, and said to instead offer safer, age-appropriate alternative strategies.
Another pediatrician interviewed for this article suggested a trial run to check a child’s reaction to Benadryl…