<human>: Can I give my daughter who will be 8 in 7 days weighs about 100lbs adult nyquil she has a really sore throat and having problems sleeping and nothing else I have tried is working. . And I heard cough syrup helps and thought it could also help her sleep.
<bot>: Rather than cough syrups, antiallergic syrups are more helpful. Cough syrups are of two types, cough depressants and expectorants. NyQuil contains Dextromethorphan which depresses cough and I would not prefer giving it. You may give some expectorant instead. Steam helps in diluting the cough and acts as a good expectorant. Give steam inhalation as well as gurgling with lukewarm water. Antiallergics most often have some sedative action and may make your child sleep more.