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Original poster

to expect to be able to buy medised for my child without an interragation?

93 replies

dogtanianrocks · 30/03/2009 13:07

Grrrrrrrrr just got back from the chemist where I wanted some Medised for my ds almost 3, anyway was asked how old he was so said and she said sorry we can only sell it for children over 6, . I have used it lots and I asked her to look at the box which has dosages for 2 and upwards. I felt like I was being questioned because there are obviously people out there who use it as a sleep aid??? so therefore I cannot use it for my little boy who really needs it. Rant over

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poppy34 · 30/03/2009 13:08

the advice changed on this but I think a lot of others sympathise wtih you - were a couple of threads recently...

misdee · 30/03/2009 13:08

rules of it changed again recently for children under 6 not allowed it.

they are only doing their jobn

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dogtanianrocks · 30/03/2009 13:10

I know they are doing their job and I totally understand the reasons why but its just frustrating when you need it!

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onadietcokebreak · 30/03/2009 13:19

Rules have changed now and after complaining to medised that they didnt have the correct new guidance on the website they have finally put a notice up.

www.medimums.co.uk

The pharmacy needs to check who it is for.

Ceolas · 30/03/2009 13:20

What is medised? I've never used it, only paracetamol and ibuprofen.

MIAeatingeggs · 30/03/2009 13:22

I don't get why a medicine being banned for health reasons causes so much fuss. Surely you would rather stick to the correct ages rather than risk your child's health?

MIAeatingeggs · 30/03/2009 13:25

YABU

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dogtanianrocks · 30/03/2009 13:25

My point is though that it says dosage of 2 and upwards on the packet so if it is for health reasons put dosages from 6 and up!!! also I could have said I had a six year old no?

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ilovemydogandMrObama · 30/03/2009 13:27

I think a lot of pharmacists are misinterpreting the recent advice. Isn't it that you cannot buy it off the shelf, but can buy it from the pharmacist?

SomeMightSay · 30/03/2009 13:27

I've been using it since ds1 was 3 months old for when he has been teething or is bunged up and can't settle, so I have been using it to relieve pain and picked that because it would also help him sleep where normal paracetamol on it's wouldn't, so I'd say, yes, I've used it as a sleep aid because sometimes they need to sleep but need a little extra help. I have always stuck to the correct doseage as stated on the box and never had any problems

kidcreoleandthehotcrossbuns · 30/03/2009 13:28

YABU

MIAeatingeggs · 30/03/2009 13:30

You could have said you had a 6 year old but you would be lying to the pharmacist who is only trying to follow guidelines and keep your DC safe. Surely you can use something that is deemed safe for your children? I agree about the age on the packaging, but once the pharmacist had told you I am shocked that you would still consider using it.

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dogtanianrocks · 30/03/2009 13:32

Exactly SMS, same here, so why cant I be trusted to be a responsible human being?

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MollieO · 30/03/2009 13:32

I was warned against using medised by my GP although not sure if that was a general warning or just specific for my son's circumstances. I had bought a bottle but never used it although I know a lot of people who do including someone sharing our ski chalet who seemed to give it to her children every night so she and her husband could enjoy a child-free evening.

CherryChoc · 30/03/2009 13:32

I'm sure they will change the packaging soon, but it doesn't make sense to recall all the Medised out there at the moment because the advice had suddenly changed. What a waste of time/energy/money that would be!

I am sure the pharmacist would be able to sell it to you if you said you had a 6 year old son but that is up to you.

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dogtanianrocks · 30/03/2009 13:33

I am a nurse so am aware of the risks

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MIAeatingeggs · 30/03/2009 13:34

That would be fine somemightsay, but they wouldn't have changed it if there wasn't a problem. What company decided to lose a bulk of their customers overnight for no good reason.

I really struggle to understand this issue. We had a bottle of calpol night, with only a little used, once the guidelines changed, I threw it out. It would not occur to me to put my Ds at risk simply because I had used it before.

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dogtanianrocks · 30/03/2009 13:35

What are the risks?

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Meglet · 30/03/2009 13:35

Yanbu. I think its a pity something that makes poorly children better has been removed because some people are not using it safely.my gp prescribed calpol night (same as medised I think) for my 6mo dd as she was incredibly bunged up and poorly. I just wish they would re-formulate it so it didn't make kids sleepy (but still unblocked their noses) and there wouldn't be a problem.

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dogtanianrocks · 30/03/2009 13:36

Good point Meglet, its not the sleepiness that Im after its the nose unblocker!

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MIAeatingeggs · 30/03/2009 13:36

dogtanian, you can be a responsible human being by following safety advice on medicines for your DC. No responsible person would knowingly give a small child medicine that was found not be safe for them.

SomeMightSay · 30/03/2009 13:37

MIA I think the point may be that where it's the pharmacists job to inform us of certain risks and guidlines etc, it is not their job to keep our dc's safe as you said in your post. That's our job. And if I as a mother want to give my 2 year old medised, I will, as I will be the one who has to live with herself if anything did happen, knowing I'd gone against guidlines.

smee · 30/03/2009 13:38

Purely anecdotal, but a friend recommended it to me when DS was 2, so I asked my Mum who is a retired Pharmacist and she was horrified, and said no way should I give it. She said it can cause respiratory problems in lo's and shouldn't be used until a child is older and even then she wasn't convinced it was a great idea. I wouldn't take the risk.

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dogtanianrocks · 30/03/2009 13:38

Grrrr but there is no safety advice on the box? If they are saying it is not safe for children under 6 then make it widely known because Im sure there are a hell of a lot of people that have it in their cupboards!

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seeker · 30/03/2009 13:39

I am horrified by this. It is a medicine that has been shown to be inappropriate for children under 6, but people are seriously saying they give it to 3 month old babies?