Antihistamine and analgesic combination (OTC) for treatment of Common Cold in Children with cold

Consider this treatment with caution, and only when sneezing:

Analgesics improve general feeling and reliefs discomfort caused by a cold (fever, pain). Antihistamines may slightly relief sneezing. Do not expect this treatment to reduce cough, stuffy nose and runny nose or to speed up recovery. Side effects seem minor, but very dangerous and even fatal to children under the recommended age. All in all - in most cases you'd better use only Paracetamol instead.

You should prefer combinations with Paracetamol, since they are safer than combinations with NSAIDs (e.g. Advil) . Using NSAIDs may severely damage the kidney, especially to children with hidden kidney disease.

For example: Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride and Acetaminophen combination

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  Target Population:

  Children with cold, 2 to 16 years old

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  Dosage:

  Varies according to combination, age and weight. Stick to the directions on the package or as prescribed by your doctor. Usually not allowed and may be very dangerous for younger children.

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  Goal:

  Treatment of Common Cold symptoms

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  Medical problem:

  Common Cold (symptoms caused by viral infection of the upper respiratory system).

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  Symptoms and signs:

  Cough, general discomfort, headache, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, stuffy nose and weakness.

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  Complications:

  Bacterial infections: lung infection, middle ear infection, strep throat, sinus infection.