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over the counter expectorants

Cough Medicines

I used Robitussin DM for night, it has both the Mucinex expectorant (guaifensin) and ... I really don't think over the counter medications really help much. ...

What to Give to a Coughing 14 Month Old?

Guaifenesin & Dextromethorphan are the most common expectorant and .... Please do not try any over-the-counter medications without speaking to your child's ...

Cold or Sinus Infection

Check with your pharmacist for a recommendation on an expectorant your child ... It is too easy to give them the wrong thing over the counter and cause more ...

Pregnant and Sick!

One, you purchase over the counter which is the one my doctor and pharmacist ... but the only symptom it was for was a cough (it's an expectorant (sp?)) ...

21 Month Has a Cold What Is Safe?

It is not a decongestant, it is an expectorant which breaks everything loose. ... Since the recall is on over the counter meds I don't see why they'd have ...

Cultural Differences and Dealing with Baby's Health Issues

The fact is that decongestants, cough suppressents/expectorants, ... Over the counter cold remedies for babies and toddlers have been taken off the shelves ...

Please Help Me! I'm 31 Weeks Prego What Cold Medicines If Any Can I Take???

Rather than over the counter meds, I would suggest the following home remedies ..... mint tea is a natural expectorant. at least one of those cups should be ...

Cough Medicine OK for 2+ Yr Olds?

It make be she'll need an expectorant, not just a cough suppressant. ... Avoid the over-the-counter meds. They aren't even proven effective and can cause ...

Breastfeeding and Sick

Do not take over the counter meds. Just some ideas, All the best, .... (it's an expectorant, thins your mucous so that your body can deal with it). ...

Cold Medicine for 16 Month Old

As far as the cold medicines go, things have really changed recently, and pediatricians no longer recommend any over the counter cold medicinen for children ...

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