Benylin with codeine cough syrup

[Nikita Munro]

Hi.

Can I take, while nursing a three and a half year old, 5 ml of Benylin with Codeine cough syrup, for a dry persistent cough at night-

Ingredients-
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 12.5 mg and
codeine phosphate 10 mg
and Ammonium chloride 125 mg.

Thanks so much

[Sandra]

Nikita Munro,

Dr Hale said the ammonium chloride was fine.

Sandra

[Sandra]

Nikita Munro,

I am not sure about the ammonium chloride, the other ingredients are probably ok for short term use. A one time dose should be ok in an older infant so go ahead and take it tonight and wait 3 hours to nurse and I will check with Dr Hale and we can post hopefully something by tomorrow.

Sandra Lovato R.N.
InfantRisk Center