(October 18, 2007)--They've been pulled from sale for infants and toddlers.

Now, some doctors say cold and cough medicines aren't safe or effective for slightly older children, either.

Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration are to meet Thursday and Friday to consider a petition that over-the-counter medicines for the sniffles shouldn't be used for any children five or younger.

Last week, drug makers voluntarily pulled oral cough and cold medicines for children under two.

The drug industry insists the medicines are safe and do work when used as directed, but can lead to overdoses when misused in babies.

Those who want the drugs banned say not only are they ineffective in children up to age six, but the drugs can be dangerous, too.

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