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

[dogtanianrocks]

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

So you would rather give your child a medicine that is not deemed fit for them because you are the mother and you will live with the risk, that would be fine if it was for you but it isn't. Your child will have to live with it.

I share your pain. If anyone is interested in the actual reasons for the change to legislation, rather than the anecdotal scare stories try this link :

news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7917188.stm

The drugs have not been withdrawn because they are unsafe - they have been withdrawn because studies have shown no evidence that they are effective in children ubder 6. I wish the researchers had asked me how effective medised is for horrendous colds

When my ds1 was 3 months old, it was suitable from 3 months old. It said on the box suitable from 3 months and continued to do so even after they changed it to 2 years. seeker before you use the word horrified, maybe read the post properly?

My point which you are missing is that if it is not safe then make it known, if it says I can give it to my 2 year old on the box then let me have it!

Dogtanian if you are a nurse and aware of the risks then why ask..." What are the risks?" later in the thread??

If you are in deed a nurse you would appreciate that a pharmacist has a job to do.

YABU she was doing her job, if you child is in pain/has a temp then you can use paracetomal, you do not 'need' medised

Seeker - not innapropriate - just inneffective apparently.

The guidelines only changed recently. I expect it would have been a massive hassle to recall all of the bottles that were already in shops hence they made sure it could only be given over the counter and under the new guidelines.

You don't sound particularly knowledgeable given you are a nurse.

I would give my child a medicine that I know helps him to breathe when he has a bad cold, yes. Like I've said, I've used it for a long time and never had any problems. He is my ds and as his mother, I make choices for him. I'm not telling anyone else what to do for their children and don't expect to be told what to do for mine tbh. I haven't said I will continue to use it, I said I've never had a problem with it. Whether or not I continue to use it is not really any of your business as you are not responsible for my child

I share your pain [hmmm] We are talking about medicine and it not being classified as safe for under 6. Whatever the reason (Those that have been publicised) for the change it is still not suitable for under 6's and should therefore not be used. The Pharmacist was following the guidelines, can you not see that?

I'd make a bet she's not a nurse TheDevil

My child is so stuffed up he was up all night last night and has suffered for 3 days - paracetamol and brufen is not making a shred of difference so I wanted to try something else., I was interested in perceived risks v actual risks if there were any documented.

They made it known by not selling it to you, simple really

A childrens nurse at that!

Medised will do nothing for a blocked nose, i suggest you go to your gp and see what he/she recommends

Can you not use the standard paracetamol/ibuprofen with olbas oil or similar if they're blocked up?

Thats funny, last time I used it, it was very effective for a blocked nose.

Sassy - I agree, I wish the researchers had used my children when conducting this research as I feel that medised has been effective with my children when they have had heavy colds.

YABU- kids get colds, what's the big deal?! Its not a reason to get worked up about not being able to give them an iffy medicine that will unblock their nose for an hour and help them sleep through. Just ride the week or so they have it, stick a bit of vicks on and move on. Fair enough if it was the magic cure for some horrific disease but its just a cold, they'll get over it!

Whether it is our business depends on whether you post on your feelings towards using it, against guidelines, and are therefore opening yourself up to discussion on the matter.

So am I Dogtanian. And I would have the professional common sense to listen to what the pharmacist was saying to me, follow their advice and not come on Mumsnet complaining about it.

So jojo you are saying you would not try anything if your child is that miserable and you have tried all other things? Its not easy to 'ride the week' with 2 other children too!

Of course I will listen and follow advice that is given to me by a pharmacist but I am shocked that this medicine is not withdrawn if it is genuinely unsafe?

Exactly, Kid...

I don't get the whole I am their mother so I will make that choice. That is true of most things but surely not when you are going directly against safety advice ( and yes, it does still come under that heading) and the use of medicines. T

I didnt think it was 'unsafe' just not to be used for under 6's.