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  • Title: Cold preparation use in young children after FDA warnings: do concerns still exist?
    Author: Lazarus SG, Lanski SL, Smith AS, Simon HK.
    Journal: Clin Pediatr (Phila); 2013 Jun; 52(6):534-9. PubMed ID: 23539689.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: 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. METHODS: A cross-sectional observational study was performed using a convenience sampling of PED patients during the fall of 2010. Caregivers were presented with 6 commonly used cough medicine preparations and were asked to demonstrate if and how they would administer these to their children. RESULTS: In all, 65 patients and their caregivers consented and participated in the study. During the demonstration, 82% (53/65) stated that they would treat with cough or cold medicines, and 72% (38/53) incorrectly dosed the medication they desired to give. CONCLUSIONS: 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.
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