i had a Dr perscribe it too me when ds had tonsilitis. I never used it, he was so lethargic and sleepy as it was. DH kept pestering me about using it when DS teeths (and at the moment while he has a bit of a cold) to help him sleep. It was driving me nuts as I really don't like medications that will dope kids up, i won't even take them myself. In the end he ended up going to the chemist and asking for some and the pharmisist gave him a stern talking to about how it's not reccommended for under 2's, so that shut him up ><;