“What is the safest cold medicine for children?”

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“What is the safest cold medicine for children?”

My son is 8 years old and he has a persistent cold. What is the safest cold medicine for children?

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**Dr. Bandana Raha** Pediatrician Jersey City, NJ · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bandana Raha Pediatrician Jersey City, NJ

I prefer Children’s Mucinex

**Virna L. Martinez Colon** Clinical Pharmacologist Arecibo, PR · Accepted Answer

Virna L. Martinez Colon Clinical Pharmacologist Arecibo, PR

The safest medicine is a homeopathic remedy called Chestal Cough Syrup. It’s safe and effective.

**Chiedozie Chukwuneke** Pharmaceutical Medicine Linden, NJ · Accepted Answer

Chiedozie Chukwuneke Pharmaceutical Medicine Linden, NJ

Mucinex or Tylenol is the safest cold medicine for children