Most children don't need cough syrup, experts say. Learn safe home remedies, age restrictions, and when to see a doctor for your child's cough.

Think before you give cough syrup to your child. Amid Coldrif controversy, doctors urge parents to ditch the sweet syrup and suggest simple home remedies that can bring relief.

For older children, use only when prescribed by the doctor. Always administer it with the dropper. Using other spoons can ...

Made for children six years of age and older, Mighty Chews Cold & Flu is available in a mixed berry flavor in a daytime and nighttime format. CDC: H1N1 virus expected to make a large impact on ...

At least 15 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have died after consuming Coldrif cough syrup, which has been found to contain a highly toxic chemical, diethylene glycol (DEG). Tests revealed ...

The tragic deaths of children in India due to diethylene glycol (DEG) contamination in cough syrups like Coldrif have exposed ...

As the season for colds and flu approaches, drug makers have announced they are changing their product labeling to caution parents against using cough and cold formulas for children younger than 4.

There is no cure for the common cold, but medications can help ease symptoms so you can relax and recover. To find the best over-the-counter (OTC) cold medicine for you, you need to consider your ...

Cough syrup samples linked to the deaths of children in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh did not contain toxins associated with kidney injuries, the Union Health Ministry said Friday.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - Canadian health officials urged parents on Thursday not to give over-the-counter cold medicines to children under the age of six, citing concern over misuse and ...

Nine over-the-counter drug retailers, including CVS, Stop & Shop and Giant, are recalling two flavors of children's liquid cold medicine products from their shelves because of a potential overdose ...