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Is Nyquil Safe To Give For Children?

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Posted on Wed, 27 Aug 2014
Question: can I give my 7 1/2 year old boy who is 57 lbs nyquil?
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Answered by Dr. Arun (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for writing to health care magic.
You can Nyquil children's formulation which contains chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan which canbe given to kids at this age.
Antihistamines do have sedative effect which means you should keep him indoors.
If not improving consult your doctor.
Regards
Dr Arun
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Is Nyquil Safe To Give For Children?

Brief Answer: yes Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to health care magic. You can Nyquil children's formulation which contains chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan which canbe given to kids at this age. Antihistamines do have sedative effect which means you should keep him indoors. If not improving consult your doctor. Regards Dr Arun