Medicines containing codeine or tramadol should not be given to children under the age of twelve or with special conditions. These painkillers could have potentially lethal effects. They can be given to older teenagers and adults. The FDA has issued stricter labeling regulations for medicines containing these active ingredients. Check labels before giving anything to your children. The main reason why is that children may metabolize these drugs quicker than adults, which can lead to too many opioids in their bloodstream.

Key Takeaways:

• Do not give medicine that is not prescribed. Also follow the dosage instructions.
• Codiene slows the breathing and can even stop it all together. This makes it extremely dangerous to give to young children.
• Just because codiene and other drugs are effective doesn’t mean they are safe for children.

“Infants, children and some teenagers could have trouble breathing and even be at risk of death from taking codeine or tramadol, the FDA said.”

Read more: https://blogs.babycenter.com/parenting/steer-clear-of-meds-with-codeine-or-tramadol/