Over-concerned mothers usually give cough syrup at even the slightest cough. Most cough syrups contain addicting substances. Many children would like to take enough syrup just to enjoy their sweet taste. Some of them may steal the bottle of cough syrup and drink it in the absence of their parents. Therefore, all cough syrups should be kept under lock and key. Never give cough syrups for more than ten-fifteen days




