KIDSMedicine claims, checked
Cough syrups, antibiotics, pain relief and remedies. What the evidence says about medicines for children. Always check doses with a pharmacist or GP.
4 claims checked: 1 supported, 2 mixed, 1 not supported.
MedicinesMixedAlternating paracetamol and ibuprofen is better for feversUsing both medicines can bring a temperature down more than paracetamol alone, at least for the first few hours. But…MedicinesMixedAntibiotics help children's ear infections get better fasterAntibiotics can help in some ear infections, especially severe ones and in very young children. Many mild infections…MedicinesNot supportedGripe water relieves colicNo good evidence shows gripe water eases colic. Australian health guidance says there is no evidence it improves colic…MedicinesSupportedGLP-1 medicines can treat obesity in some children.Trials in adolescents and in children aged 6 to under 12 found GLP-1 medicines led to greater BMI reductions than…