print email comment close FDA Releases Recommendations Regarding Use of Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Products URL: http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/2008/ucm116839.htm Description: Material about the January 2008 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommendation "that over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold products should not be used to treat infants and children less than 2 years of age because serious and potentially life-threatening side effects can occur from such use." Provides a press release, public health advisory, and questions and answers for consumers. From the FDA. Publisher: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Extra Keywords decongestants expectorants antihistamines antitussives LII Database Information: Record 25283 created by Jennifer English on 01/17/2008 Last modification on 09/09/2009 Published: 01/24/2008   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25283