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Posted On : 13 Sep 2026

Can we use Codeine syrup in pertussoid cough in children? What is the age bar for its use?

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Ahmed Hassan

6 years

1 Day ago

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Roberto DustinAlvarez Alvarez Yufra

No, codeine-containing cough syrups should not be used in children for a pertussoid (whooping) cough or any other type of cough

5 Days ago

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Shemeli Mbuga

No. Codeine should not be used. FDA & MDA made a contradiction

5 Days ago

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Rana Abdallah

No We can

6 Days ago

Answer 1

Codeine should not be used in children under 6 years of age. You may consider Dextromethorphan instead.