‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star joins campaign to educate parents on children’s cough-cold dosing

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association unveiled a series of public service announcements Tuesday featuring Chandra Wilson, a star of the ABC drama “Grey’s Anatomy.”

The PSAs concern the safe use of children’s OTC oral cough and cold medicines and are designed to provide parents and caregivers with tips to follow when administering the medicines to children and are part of CHPA’s “Treat with Care” campaign.

“As parents, we’re in charge of our children’s health, and as a mother of three, I take this responsibility very seriously,” Wilson said. “Many of us rely on OTC cough and cold medicines to help our children feel better when they’re sick.”

The medicines are safe and effective for children when used as directed, CHPA said, but could carry risks if used or stored incorrectly.

“For decades, parents have relied on pediatric OTC cough and cold medicines to relieve their children’s cough and cold symptoms,” CHPA president Linda Suydam said. “When used properly, these medicines are safe and effective, and the ‘Treat with Care’campaign underscores the importance of continuing to use these medicines safely in children.”