Learn whether it's okay to take meds and which ones get the green light when you're nursing and sick with a cold.

This includes fevers: While you should call the doctor for a fever over 102 (or, for infants under 2 months ... for over-the-counter cough and cold medicines. Under 4 years old, the AAP and ...

The health ministry is considering tightening regulations on the sale of cough and cold medicines in response to the growing abuse of the over-the-counter drugs, particularly among young people.