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18 month old with a bad cough - can I buy anything over the counter?

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KittyLetteItSnow · 12/12/2007 12:07

Its a phlegmy cough, and hew was waking all night with it.

Cant really get to the doctors for the next 2 days and I think something OTC would be OK??

If there is anything?

Thanks x

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moonmother · 12/12/2007 12:12

Tixylix cough syrup's are always very good

I've just emailed you about the courier

stockingfiller · 12/12/2007 12:12

tixylix baby(12mo+) for chesty coughs fab stuff dd 18mo has cough controlling it fab

KittyLetteItSnow · 12/12/2007 12:36

Thankyou both, will get DP to get some from boots on the way home

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turkEgyptlets · 12/12/2007 13:14

I don't know if it works but many people swear that rubbing vicks on the soles of the feet at night stops them coughing - at night.

worth a try? i forgot when my dd2 last had a cough, but will remember next time.

let us know if it works!

KittyLetteItSnow · 12/12/2007 14:50

Lol, can i put socks on after? dont fancy 'vicksy' sheets!

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turkEgyptlets · 13/12/2007 00:48

oh yes, socks a must...keep them warm!

hellish · 13/12/2007 02:43

tixylix nighttime is a magic potion

morningglory · 13/12/2007 06:32

There was a recent study which showed that the best cough medicine is honey. Try 1 small teaspoon of manuka honey.

turkEgyptlets · 13/12/2007 06:40

did you try the vicks?

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