There are two groups of medications a doctor may prescribe for a child with ADHD. These include stimulants and nonstimulants. A doctor may recommend a combination of medications and behavioral ...

Medications for children can come in many forms. There aren’t significant differences in the effectiveness between the forms. Chewable medications and oral tablets may not be suitable until children ...

Synthetic dyes—which impart a distinctly unnatural hue on a variety of candies, snacks, and drinks—have recently come under renewed scrutiny. Earlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration ...

When a child is sick, having them take their medication can be just as important as ensuring they eat well and get enough rest. But for many families, getting kids to actually swallow their medication ...

The Kerala Health Department on Monday ordered that no medicines should be given to children under 12 without a doctor's prescription, a move taken in the wake of concerns over certain cough syrups.

Mark Turner has worked in pediatrics for more than 30 years, and he’s tired of telling parents there’s nothing he can do for their children. Very few medicines are developed with young people in mind, ...

"While I'm pleased to see that the drug companies are voluntarily taking some steps to ensure the safety and well being of our children, I am disappointed that the FDA has not followed the ...

Which allergy medicine for kids is best? Most allergy medicines for kids are similar in effect to standard allergy medicines to the point where even adults can take them. The main differences are that ...