most helpful answer unfortunately i do not know the age of your daughter to know if it is safe. there are two types of cough medication: expectorants that make you cough and suppressants that quiet a cough. i suspect that you would want a night-time suppressant. medications containing dextromethoraphan are considered the most effective over-the-counter suppressants as long as they are not in combination with decongestants and expectorants. honey is a good cough suppressant too. no side effects and the kids love it. remember that a cough is there for a reason -- to clear the airway of mucous and keep it out of the lungs. it is okay to suppress a cough temporarily at night so a child can rest but leave it alone during the day.
can i take cough medicine with antibiotics. my daughter has bronchitis and her coughing is keeping her awake as well as us.