5 yo coughing. can self medicate? what medicine off the shelf is gd for cough?

How long has kid been coughing? Any phlegm along with it? You can get Prospan, its safe and uses natural ingredients as well. It can be purchased from Guardian or Watsons. Most GP alsp gives Prospan. However for cought, the best remedy is no medication. I was once told by a doctor, cough medication suppress the cough. It does not heal it. So better to let it run its own course i would say. Jist my two cents.