Hi there, DD has been poorly since early January. She's had a rotten cough/cold, (as have we all) conjuntivitis twice, plus has been busy cutting 4 molars (still not completely through) and 2 front teeth.
Understandably, without a bit of Calpol (or Medised if she was really snotty and congested - the only thing which helped) we're all pretty miserable.
But I'm concerned now, that this has been going on for over a month and we've barely had a day without resorting to some kind of medication at some point. And I'm worried that I might be damaging her in some way...
That said, we've never dosed more than once a day, and rarely used more than the minimum recommended for her age. It's usually at bedtime when she's really tired, snotty, coughing and in pain.
I'm just really conflicted. She's really miserable (esp. with her teeth) if we don't do anything, but then again, I'm reluctant to medicate at the best of times, and because it's gone on so long I'm started to feel anxious about it.
Any wisdom? Would be grateful...
db
xx