American Academy of Pediatrics
Use of codeine- and dextromethorphan-containing cough remedies in children. American Academy of Pediatrics. Committee on Drugs
Abstract
Numerous prescription and nonprescription medications are currently available for suppression of cough, a common symptom in children. Because adverse effects and overdosage associated with the administration of cough and cold preparations in children have been reported, education of patients and parents about the lack of proven antitussive effects and the potential risks of these products is needed.
Source and rights
Published by Pediatrics, 1997. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
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At a glance
- Organisation
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Published
- 1997
- Applies to
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- Pediatrics
- PubMed
- 9190557
- Added to Prognia
- 24 July 2026
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