Medised etc...

Just because there's been a few people mention it recently I thought I'd share this link...

Not wanting to start a discussion on its use just sharing information...

http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Safetyinformatio ... /CON038908

Over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicines for children have been under review in the UK.

The Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) has advised on a package of measures to improve safe use of cough and cold medicines for children under 12.

The new advice is that parents and carers should no longer use over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicines in children under 6. There is no evidence that they work and can cause side effects, such as allergic reactions, effects on sleep or hallucinations.

For 6 to 12 year olds these medicines will continue to be available but will only be sold in pharmacies, with clearer advice on the packaging and from the pharmacist. This is because the risks of side effects is reduced in older children because they weigh more, get fewer colds and can say if the medicine is doing any good. More research is being done by industry on how well these medicines work in children aged 6-12 years.

[fluffycabbage]

my gp has said exactly the same. ive never used them, apart from medised when ds was really poorly once and just needed to sleep bless him

Not wanting to start a discussion on its use just sharing information...

oops

just wanted to share TMI but izzy gor horrendous diorrhea (i can never spell that word!) from cough syrup so not used it since. Calpol os more effective IMO

I gave Tallin Medised twice, a few years ago, he freaked out completely. I'm pretty sure he was having hallucinations. It went in the bin after that and we've not had it in the house since.

Cough medicines don't actually do much anyway. They're a big con. You're better off giving honey and lemon and sitting in a steamed room.

I know this is from a while ago, but I wanted to add that general wisdome amongst medical peeps now is that sugar free suspensions are the main villains for diarreah etc, so I only use the 'normal' stuff.

I know this is from a while ago, but I wanted to add that general wisdome amongst medical peeps now is that sugar free suspensions are the main villains for diarreah etc, so I only use the 'normal' stuff.

That's very interesting... Grace definately reacts to certain sweetners...
Trouble is though if you're having to regularly medicate a child (e.g. medical condition) then regular doses of sugar also aren't good and you put them at risk of diabetes...
So you can't win!

Yeah, I know what you mean, but I think that she is poorly so rarely that I just let the sugar thing slide. And this is one occassion where I don't mind saying "I had it when I was young and it never did me any harm..."!!

That probably explains why, when the doc prescribed a cough medicine for Molly a few months ago, no pharmacy would give it out to me. They said it was no longer suitable for young children and the doc was a locum who obviously wasn't up to date on current medical advice

I give honey and orange to dan. he loved it!