Use of cough syrup in children

Create a colorful and informative illustration depicting a pediatrician discussing cough syrup use with a concerned parent, surrounded by cough syrup bottles, a worried child, and visual representations of alternative remedies like honey and steam therapy.

Cough Syrup Use in Children: Quiz

Test your knowledge and awareness of cough syrup guidelines and practices for children under 6 years. This quiz delves into prescribing habits, safety concerns, and alternative remedies.

Assess your understanding of official guidelines
Evaluate common prescriptions and alternatives
Identify concerns about cough medications

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What other medications do you commonly prescribe with cough syrups for coughs and common colds in children?

Antihistamines E.g., cetirizine, desloratidine

Antibiotics

Antipyretics/analgesics

Combination of antibiotics and antihistamines

Combination of antibiotics, antihistamines and antipyretics

Combination of antihistamines and antipyretics

None

What is your main concern regarding cough syrup or cold medications in children?

Safety concerns

Efficacy concerns

No concerns regarding the cough syrups

Not aware

Which active pharmaceutical ingredient of cough syrup do you commonly consider when prescribing cough syrups?

Decongestants: E.g., Pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine

Antihistamines: chlorpheniramine maleate, diphenhydramine, and doxylamine succinate.

Expectorants: guaifenesin.

Cough suppressants: dextromethorphan.

Not aware of any active ingredients in cough syrup

None

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