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Medised

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Viagrafalls · 09/12/2011 21:06

Just a quick question really, I used to be a nanny and when the children were ill at night and the mums needed a break we always used to give Medised in the same doses as Calpol for under-6's yet talking to a friend today she said that Medised is now only meant to be used in children over age 6 - Does anyone know why they have changed this? Is it the recipe? Was it always dangerous and they've only just realised? Confused

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Seona1973 · 09/12/2011 21:39

the age range was changed due to side effects such as sleep disturbances and hallucinations

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Viagrafalls · 09/12/2011 21:43

But I thought that 'sleep disturbances' ie being 'sedated' was the whole big sell on Medised (in the 'olden' days) Grin
Thanks for answering seona

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LovesBloominChristmas · 09/12/2011 21:44

I thought you couldn't give it with calpol?

Newtothisstuff · 09/12/2011 21:48

I swear by medised... Wayyy better than calpol.. I had 2 bottles at one point.. One that said 1+ and the other said 6+They have the exact same things in them my doctor said its just precautionary ! I still give it my daughter !!

Seona1973 · 09/12/2011 21:50

she said she gave the same amount as the calpol dose not that it was given with calpol

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Viagrafalls · 09/12/2011 21:55

Sorrry, loves I meant in the same doses as Clapol, not at the same time

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Panzee · 09/12/2011 21:56

It's the same stuff as Piriton though? Antihistamine used as a sedative.

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Viagrafalls · 09/12/2011 21:57

Speaking of 'sleep disturbances' I must ahem, see to my 3 month old baby!
Thanks for clearing up my question Smile

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Seona1973 · 09/12/2011 22:06

I think it is the mix that is the problem i.e. mix of paracetamol and anti-histamine whereas piriton is just an anti-histamine and therefore ok from 1 year rather than 6 years

fairimum · 09/12/2011 22:23

I have this cold/cough lurgy... again and I am just off to take some - works much better than night nurse etc! Yes I still give it to my children... gave it to DD from 5 months, as was from 3 months + at the time - everything still the same in it - GP said was changed as people were using it to sedate their children!

Elibean · 09/12/2011 23:29

I buy it for me, when I have a bad cold - less heavy than night nurse!

Duritzfan · 10/12/2011 00:48

So how much would you give a one year old ? DD has a horrible cold and Id like to give her something to help her sleep ..

Seona1973 · 10/12/2011 07:57

I wouldnt give it to a 1 year old tbh. Calpol/ibuprofen/karvol plug in/vapour rub, are all more suited to that age group.

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