Both the industry  and its critics, agree, today's move is a big step foward. But those who worry about the safety of cough and cold medicines for children, say why stop at age 4. Dr. Joshua Sharfstein is the Baltimore City Health Commissioner. He says he still think there's no evidence that these products work and they are potentially unsafe  for kids under age 6.

    In some cases, the medicines have affected a child's breathing and heart rhythms and caused seizures. Last year, they were banned for children under age 2. The industry says the move is based on new information. Linda Suydam with the Consumer Health Care Products Association says they've looked at the data and 2 and 3 year olds have the majority of adverse events, even though the number is very rare. 

    Parents are likely to remain confused by all this because old out-of-date  labels will linger on the shelves. Packages without the warning against using this on children under age 2, which was agreed to a year ago can still be found on store shelves.   

    Moms and dads have relied on the medicines for decades. But they've never  been tested on children, and pediatricians are increasingly telling parents  to steer clear. Some believe the industry latest move in an attempt to head off tougher restrictions -something under consideration by the government.