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Cough medicines in children

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  • cough due to viral upper respiratory tract infection is extremely common in primary care.
  • at present, there is no evidence that brand name cough medicines are any more effective in the management of cough in children than placebo.
  • the most suitable choice, if a medication is felt worthwhile, is a 'non-active' simple linctus.

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