Question: what kind of cough medicine can you give a 3 year old?
Answer: Age 3 months to 1 year. Give warm clear fluids (such as apple juice or lemonade). ... 
Age 1 year and older. Use Honey ½ to 1 teaspoon (2 to 5 ml) as needed. ... 
Age 6 years and older. Use Cough Drops to decrease the tickle in the throat. ... 
Coughing fits.