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Mistakes Giving Medications to Children are Avoidable

Parents, family, and caregivers devotecommon side effects
themselves to the welfare of children. Yet,include:Antihistamines:generally cause
even with love and devotion, 80 percent offatigue, loss of appetite, and dryness of the
deaths of children under five-years of agemouth and throat. Overuse can cause
are avoidable. More then half of those deathsrespiratory failure and weight
are caused by mistakes in the administrationloss.Decongestants:can cause nervousness,
of medications given to benefit the child. Ansleeplessness, and heart
even greater number of children are injuredpalpitations.Expectorants:can cause nausea
or suffer serious side effects fromand vomiting.Suppressants:can cause chest
inadvertent errors of common health aidspain and lethargy.Paradoxical side
found in most homes.Before giving anyeffects:may occur at anytime. That means that
medication, whether prescription orfor a small minority of patients, what
over-the-counter, (OTC), child care providersnormally causes lethargy, may cause
must know the weight, age, allergies, andexcitation in a particular patient.Any
sensitivities of the patient. Plus, it isinstance of overdose of any medication
vital that caregivers know what and whenrequires prompt emergency medical care. Be
other medications and foods have beenaware that any sudden change in behavior or
ingested by the child. An up to date list ofhealth requires medical attention. The
medications and dosages should always beside-effects cited in this article are
available. A great way to record food andrepresentative only and not nearly a complete
medications given to children is with a dailylist of all possible problems medications can
log kept in a visible place for all adults,pose for children.Parents may give certain
(parents, family, baby-sitters, and nannies),herbs to children due to the inaccurate
to use and communicate with onebelief that they are all natural and cannot
another.Before administrating anyhurt, and might help, children.The most
prescription medication to a child, thepopular herb is Echinacea. According to the
caregiver must assess the child's needs: knowGerman government, only one of the four
what to give, why the child needs it, how tospecies of Echinacea is useful as a cold
contact the professional that is prescribingpreventative. That form is not even available
it, when to give it, how to store it, wherein the United States. Some children,
to refill it, and at what cost the medicationespecially those who are allergic to ragweed,
can purchased. Be aware of probable sidemay be allergic to Echinacea. The
effects and how to manage them if they occur.alcohol-based tincture form of Echinacea can
Know whether to give the medication until itbe irritating to mucus membranes. Further,
is finished or only until symptoms abate.recent studies find no benefit from the use
Keep the phone number of the prescribingof Echinacea.Some people use large doses of
physician and pharmacy visible in the eventVitamin C to prevent or to treat a cold.
of questions regarding reactions orLarge doses of Vitamin C can cause stomach
directions.Since each person has a uniqueupset, diarrhea, and heartburn.Honey is
chemical composition, side effects and eachpopularly used to relieve sore throat, or to
individual's reaction to a medication cannotmix with lemon to relieve colds. Honey
be anticipated. Unexpected reactions must beshould not be given to any child under
reported to a licensed medical provider. Noone-year-old because of the risk of infant
medications that have expired should be givenbotulism.Multivitamins can be toxic to
to anyone at any time. Do not follow thechildren. Iron-containing vitamins are a
advice of a friend, neighbor, or grandparent,threat to children and should not given to
however well meaning, regarding the treatmentchildren without the advice of a
for a child. Seek the best advice from aphysician.Headaches, sore throats, and other
trained professional and not merely from apain should be treated with ibuprofen or
convenient source.OTC preparations pose aacetaminophen, but never aspirin. Aspirin
special challenge for child care providers.should not be give to anyone under
They require no prescription, are widely19-years-old since it is a salicylate that
available, and are relatively inexpensive.can react with a virus that can cause the
Yet, they can be hazardous if useddangerous Reyes Syndrome. The adult
inappropriately. Child care providers mustformulation of Pepto Bismol, Kaopectate, and
carefully read and understand the labelingwillow bark are also salicylate-containing
found on every package.The followingcompounds and must be avoided by infants,
categories are found on every medicinechildren, and teenagers. Use ibuprophen or
package label:Active Ingredients:The firstacetaminophen in forms designed for pediatric
panel on the label lists the activeuse, rather than smaller doses of adult
ingredients and their purposes. This sectionformulations.Vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea
provides the chemical name of the activeare all potentially dangerous conditions that
chemical and how it is intended to work formay lead to dehydration. Pediatric
the patient.Uses/Indications:This sectionelectrolyte replacement drinks are
explains which symptoms the active ingredientappropriate. Diluting adult electrolyte
is supposed to treat.Warnings:The warningsreplacement drinks will give the patient a
section alerts the caregiver to conditions,drink that is too acidic for a child.There
or people, that should not use the particularare many effective strategies to relieve the
medication without the specific advice of adiscomfort of teething but Anbesol to be used
physician.Directions:The directions explainby adults and liquor may burn the gums and
the dosage and administration of theshould be avoided. Cold gel pacifiers are a
medication. Always use a manufacturerbetter choice.Intestinal gas and heartburn
provided measuring device and not a kitchenare treatable with a large variety of safe
teaspoon, tablespoon, or dropper. Householdproducts. Use those made for the age of the
goods vary widely in size and cannot bechild. Too much antacid can cause
depended upon for proper dosage.Otherconstipation, diarrhea, or stomach cramps.
Information:Other information listed oftenOver dosage of acid blockers can inhibit
notes proper storage and gives pertinentdigestion. Track the diet of children with
information about how and when the productstomach or digestive discomfort for a few
should be taken.Inactive Ingredients:Thedays to check if there is a sensitivity to
inactive ingredients listed on the medicationsome food.Among the most effective methods to
label are the chemicals in the compound thatprevent the spread of illness is careful and
are presumed to have no effect on the body.frequent hand washing. Plain soap and water
Dyes, preservatives, fillers, and food colorsare all that is necessary.If a child is
are among the compounds listed on this partcranky because of fatigue, do not give
of the label. A child may be allergic ormedication to quiet the child. Most
sensitive to any of these ingredients, evencomplaints are temporary and self-limiting
though they are called "inactive." Kids areand do not require medication. Sufficient
not small adults. Do not dilute or reduce thesleep and a nutritious diet often allows the
dosage of adult products and dispense them tobody to heal itself.References:1. American
children. Pediatric oral medications areBotanical Council2. AMA Family Medical Guide
often sweetened to make the palatable.3rd  ed
However, they are not candies and like all
medications, should be kept out of the reach.
of children.Adult medications that are
especially dangerous to children are3. National Council on Patient Information
analgesics, anti-depressants, sleeping pills,and Education4. City Futures, Inc5.
and tranquilizers. Safety caps should be usedIntegrative Medicine Communications6.
and tightly secured, whether prescriptions orCourtroom Television Network LLC7.
OTC preparations.Some common ailments anddt.gov.uk8. Family Health and Medical Guide9.
popular products used as treatments may causeGriffith, H.W. Complete Guide to Vitamins,
problems for children. Runny noses, stuffedMinerals, and Supplements.10. Institute for
noses, and post nasal drips are among theSafe Medication Practices11.
conditions that prompt a doctor to prescribeKeepKidsHealthy.com12. KidsSource.com13.
an antihistamine or a decongestant, or aMerchant, Anne. M. The Nanny Textbook.14. The
combination of the two. Dry coughs andPDR Family Guide to Prescription Drugs.15.
incessant coughs typically requirepediatrics.aappublications.org16.
expectorants and/or cough suppressants. Some



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