New recommendations on the use of cough and cold medicines in children will support pharmacists’ advice for them not to be used in those under six years of age.
As reported in Pharmacy News yesterday, a TGA consultation paper recommended that the labelling of over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicines should not include dosage instructions for children under six years of age.
Geraldine Moses, consultant drug information pharmacist at Mater Health Services, Brisbane, said the proposed advisory statements would provide a consistent message to consumers.
“It’s the sort of clarity we’ve been looking for,” she said.
“I think it will bring consistency with the advice that we say, ‘don’t give to children under six’, because previously there were dosages there [on packages...
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