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Academy Urges Caution on Cough Syrup Use

10/9/2025

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The academy advises against routine cough syrup use for minor coughs and colds.
Most acute coughs resolve with rest, steam, and fluids.
Cough syrups should not be given to children under two; avoid multi-drug syrups.
For older children and adults, use requires careful evaluation and precise dosing; the academy seeks stronger limits on irrational fixed-dose combinations.

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Story summary

The academy advises against routine cough syrup use for minor coughs and colds.
Most acute coughs resolve with rest, steam, and fluids.
Cough syrups should not be given to children under two; avoid multi-drug syrups.
For older children and adults, use requires careful evaluation and precise dosing; the academy seeks stronger limits on irrational fixed-dose combinations.