as you may have read on the label dimetapp is not to be used in children under age six. thus you should not give it to your child unless your pediatrician tells you it's ok. you may also wish to ask your pharmacist about this. i can think of several situations in which it could be all right to give dimetapp to a five-year-old but i cannot go into them on this public forum. for one thing i know nothing about your child and his/her medical history. your pharmacist however can give you accurate information about whether or not an over-the-counter cough and cold remedy would be appropriate for your child. wishing you well!
can i give my 5 year old dimetapp cold and cough medicine