Clinical pediatrics
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Clinical pediatrics · Jun 2013
Cold preparation use in young children after FDA warnings: do concerns still exist?
To characterize the use and delivery of cough and cold medicines in children younger than 6 presenting to an inner-city pediatric emergency department (PED) following 2007 FDA warnings. ⋯ Despite current recommendations, cough and cold medicines are still used in children younger than 6 years of age. A significant portion of caregivers report that they are still unaware of public warnings, potential side effects, and interactions with other medications.