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Can I give Kalms herbal sleep tablets to a 13 year old?

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PrettyyGood · 24/02/2020 17:35

My DS is going through a period of insomnia - falls asleep ok as a rule but can take a while and he's waking in the middle of the night. We are currently trialling a few 'natural' methods such as a warm milk before bed, no screens for an hour or two before bed etc etc

Suddenly occurred to me to try him with a Kalms tablet but says on the packet not recommended for under 18s. Why would that be? Can't see anything in the ingredients that caused alarm and google not throwing up anything specific. Any ideas? Thanks

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Likethebattle · 25/02/2020 22:22

Camomile year dues work although the taste takes some getting used to. I drank a cup once before a night out and was so sleepy it was a struggle. Or short term some anti-histamines have a drowsy effect, I take one at night during hay fever season.

Likethebattle · 25/02/2020 22:24

*camomile teas

GinnyStrupac · 26/02/2020 13:48

I will PM you, @Cuddling57

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