Answer
No. Codeine is contraindicated for cough in children younger than 12 because conversion to morphine is unpredictable and serious respiratory toxicity can occur.
Sources for this answer
- UK GovernmentUK Government · Reputable Web
- Codeine Linctus BP — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.