Children's Cold Treatments | Ask the Pharmacist With Dr. Shannon Yarosz
Cold and flu season brings tough choices for parents navigating children’s medications.
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Cold and flu season is here, and many parents find themselves standing in the pharmacy aisle unsure which cough or cold medicine is actually safe for their child. In this Ask the Pharmacist segment with @WDTNTV, Dr. Shannon Yarosz, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Cedarville University, breaks down what families need to know before choosing over-the-counter medications for kids.
Dr. Yarosz explains why it’s important to focus on the specific symptoms your child is experiencing rather than choosing multi-symptom products with unnecessary ingredients. She walks through how to read medication labels carefully, including checking age limits, weight-based dosing, and warnings specific to children’s products. Parents will also learn why most cough and cold medications are generally not recommended for children under age six and why label instructions can vary depending on the medication.
Timestamps:
0:00 Cold and flu season and common parent concerns
0:36 Choosing the right product for your child’s symptoms
1:09 Reading labels, age limits, and weight-based dosing
1:49 Age guidelines for common cough and cold medicines
2:15 Why asking your pharmacist matters
2:29 Avoiding duplicate ingredients like acetaminophen
2:52 Sudafed vs. Sudafed PE explained
3:33 Medication considerations for children
The conversation also covers an important safety tip for families using multiple medications at home, especially avoiding doubling up on the same active ingredients, such as acetaminophen. Dr. Yarosz clarifies the difference between Sudafed and Sudafed PE, including their active ingredients and effectiveness, and explains why these products are typically considered adult medications rather than options for children.
If you have questions about children’s medications, dosing, or cold and flu treatments, Cedarville University’s Ask the Pharmacist connects you with trusted pharmacy professionals who can help you make informed decisions for your family.
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Cold and flu season can be confusing for parents choosing safe medications for their children. In this video, Dr. Shannon Yarosz from Cedarville University explains how to read labels, understand age and weight guidelines, avoid unnecessary ingredients, and know when to ask a pharmacist for help so families can make confident, informed decisions.