7 Drugs In Baby
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Small babies are more susceptible to side effects than adults. So be careful in choosing drugs for little. The following drugs are not recommended by doctors to give to your baby.
1. AspirinDo not give aspirin or any medicine containing aspirin to a baby, because aspirin would cause the baby to be susceptible to Reye syndrome (Reye's syndrome: sudden onset of respiratory and digestive disorders for several days and ended with a swelling of the brain that is characterized by seizures or coma, red ). Medicines for children are sold in stores is not necessarily free of aspirin, which has another name, salicylic acid. So read labels carefully and ask your doctor if you are not sure whether the drug contains aspirin.
2. Anti Nausea DrugsDo not ever give your baby anti-nausea drugs, because drugs have side effects like this are great, unless your doctor recommends it. According to Drs. Caroline, Sp.A of OMC Hospital Jakarta, which usually contains a substance drug metoclopramide as relieving nausea when given to infants will cause extrapyramidal disorder that attacks the nerves. Nausea in babies usually only lasts a moment, and will disappear without being certain drugs. If your baby is vomiting and dehydrated, immediately go to the doctor for further treatment.
3. Medication for AdultsGive the baby medication for adults with doses adjusted very dangerous. If the packaging is not listed on the label dose to the baby, then do not give the medicine to your baby.
4. Prescription Drugs for People or Other DiseasesDrugs prescribed to another person or other types of diseases can be ineffective or even harmful if given to your baby. Give only the drugs prescribed for him and in accordance with the disease.
5. Expired DrugsDiscard immediately if the drugs had expired, because it would be dangerous if it remains in use. Likewise, drugs that have undergone changes in color and shape. But do not throw it into the toilet, because it will affect the soil moisture content that will be used as drinking water. To be safe, keep out of reach of children and throw away the trash.
6. Acetaminophen OveruseCough and cold medicines are sold freely on the market contain acetaminophen which serves as a pain reliever and fever, so no good if used together. Ask your doctor if you do not know the content contained in a cough or cold medicines. And if your child is already getting prescription drugs, give acetaminophen only if doctors determine that the substance is good for your baby's condition.
7. Chew TabletChewable tablet form of medication that is very dangerous for babies. If your child is eating solid food and you want to provide chewable tablets, the tablets should be crushed first, then mixed in a spoonful of soft food such as yogurt or applesauce. To obtain the proper dosage, be sure your baby is eating up the food on the spoon. However, there are several types of chewable tablets that should not be crushed, because it can eliminate the content of important substances in it. Ask for further clarification on the doctor if your baby is given a chewable tablet.
In addition to those already mentioned above, there are two other types of drugs that you should consider before giving your child:
* Herbal Medicines
Kinds of herbal medicines are safe for you because it uses basic ingredients natural, but that does not mean safe for your baby anyway. Basically, no matter if herbal medicines would you give to your child purely derived from plants, because they have not experienced mixing with chemicals. "But do not give herbal medicines in the form of herbs, because herbs have undergone a process of mixing chemical ingredients." Said Dr.. Caroline.
In infants, the drugs of this type can cause allergies, liver damage, and increased blood pressure. Especially when combined with other types of drugs, can be fatal. Before giving herbal medicines to your child, consult your doctor first. And always tell your doctor about herbal medicines anything you ever give to your baby before he gives the recipe.
* Cough and Cold Drugs Sold In Stores
Actually, the coughing can help clear the baby's lungs. Cough and cold medicines such as decongestants often are counterproductive. That is, not too much help cure a cough in infants, but only relieve the symptom. These drugs actually cause side effects such as anxiety and insomnia. So, if your child has a cold, try to handle it by giving it lots of drinking. If not successful, see a doctor before you decide to buy cold medicine at the store.
1. AspirinDo not give aspirin or any medicine containing aspirin to a baby, because aspirin would cause the baby to be susceptible to Reye syndrome (Reye's syndrome: sudden onset of respiratory and digestive disorders for several days and ended with a swelling of the brain that is characterized by seizures or coma, red ). Medicines for children are sold in stores is not necessarily free of aspirin, which has another name, salicylic acid. So read labels carefully and ask your doctor if you are not sure whether the drug contains aspirin.
2. Anti Nausea DrugsDo not ever give your baby anti-nausea drugs, because drugs have side effects like this are great, unless your doctor recommends it. According to Drs. Caroline, Sp.A of OMC Hospital Jakarta, which usually contains a substance drug metoclopramide as relieving nausea when given to infants will cause extrapyramidal disorder that attacks the nerves. Nausea in babies usually only lasts a moment, and will disappear without being certain drugs. If your baby is vomiting and dehydrated, immediately go to the doctor for further treatment.
3. Medication for AdultsGive the baby medication for adults with doses adjusted very dangerous. If the packaging is not listed on the label dose to the baby, then do not give the medicine to your baby.
4. Prescription Drugs for People or Other DiseasesDrugs prescribed to another person or other types of diseases can be ineffective or even harmful if given to your baby. Give only the drugs prescribed for him and in accordance with the disease.
5. Expired DrugsDiscard immediately if the drugs had expired, because it would be dangerous if it remains in use. Likewise, drugs that have undergone changes in color and shape. But do not throw it into the toilet, because it will affect the soil moisture content that will be used as drinking water. To be safe, keep out of reach of children and throw away the trash.
6. Acetaminophen OveruseCough and cold medicines are sold freely on the market contain acetaminophen which serves as a pain reliever and fever, so no good if used together. Ask your doctor if you do not know the content contained in a cough or cold medicines. And if your child is already getting prescription drugs, give acetaminophen only if doctors determine that the substance is good for your baby's condition.
7. Chew TabletChewable tablet form of medication that is very dangerous for babies. If your child is eating solid food and you want to provide chewable tablets, the tablets should be crushed first, then mixed in a spoonful of soft food such as yogurt or applesauce. To obtain the proper dosage, be sure your baby is eating up the food on the spoon. However, there are several types of chewable tablets that should not be crushed, because it can eliminate the content of important substances in it. Ask for further clarification on the doctor if your baby is given a chewable tablet.
In addition to those already mentioned above, there are two other types of drugs that you should consider before giving your child:
* Herbal Medicines
Kinds of herbal medicines are safe for you because it uses basic ingredients natural, but that does not mean safe for your baby anyway. Basically, no matter if herbal medicines would you give to your child purely derived from plants, because they have not experienced mixing with chemicals. "But do not give herbal medicines in the form of herbs, because herbs have undergone a process of mixing chemical ingredients." Said Dr.. Caroline.
In infants, the drugs of this type can cause allergies, liver damage, and increased blood pressure. Especially when combined with other types of drugs, can be fatal. Before giving herbal medicines to your child, consult your doctor first. And always tell your doctor about herbal medicines anything you ever give to your baby before he gives the recipe.
* Cough and Cold Drugs Sold In Stores
Actually, the coughing can help clear the baby's lungs. Cough and cold medicines such as decongestants often are counterproductive. That is, not too much help cure a cough in infants, but only relieve the symptom. These drugs actually cause side effects such as anxiety and insomnia. So, if your child has a cold, try to handle it by giving it lots of drinking. If not successful, see a doctor before you decide to buy cold medicine at the store.