Medication and Kids Under Six

Avoiding cough and cold medications

In 2009, Health Canada had manufacturers re-label over-the-counter cold and cough medications containing certain active ingredients to indicate they are not to be used in children under age six. Although these cough and cold medications had been used with this group for many years, there was limited evidence supporting their effectiveness. In addition, reports of misuse, overdose and rare serious side effects raised concerns about the use of these medications in children younger than six.

Check the list below to see if your medication contains an ingredient deemed unsafe for consumption by children under six years old.