6 is fine for Butter Menthols. I would hesitate to give them to a really young child (choking hazard) but she should be fine.

I never gave this to my children, but I think it depends on your child and you yourself know the best if your daughter can cope with it or not.

I think it’s best to ask the doctor

I think the pack says 5 and over so should be fine. My daughter hated the taste so have never had to worry about it. Good luck mumma.

There are so many soft cough drops now and also sugar free ones. I think butter menthols are too hard and also contain a lot of sugar , hence that is why they taste so sweet .

Warm water honey and lemon sounds good!

well maybe you could go another route. Give her a glass of warm water, honey and lemon and it can help to soothe her.

Is there instructions on the package at all. I know there is on Strepsils and other medicated brands. Provided she sucks them and doesn’t chew them and them have sharp points on them they should be OK.

Does it state an age limit on the packet. My eldest is 8 and I have never bothered with throat lozenges with him.

she is past the choking age so if you think she needs it give it to her, my kids have my menthol lollies when they have a sore thought. Im surprised but they really like them and it stops the tickle in their throughs….

Butter menthols are more like lollies in my opinion. They don’t really help a sore throat. I think it’s ok to give them to a child in moderation but more like a treat then as medicine.

It also does depend on the reason for the sore throat. Sometimes a throat needs to be treated by a GP.

I would ask at the chemist as they will know the appropriate ages for lozenges and they may even have a product that is more effective than butter menthol.

Good question – maybe check with your gp or email the company