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posts related to: Paracetamol
Are you confused about Paracetamol?
It’s the ‘magic medicine’ we all turn to when our little ones are poorly, from sore throats to temperatures, headaches to tummyaches, paracetamol is a godsend to many parents of young children. But, are you sure that you are using it correctly, that the ailment you are treating will respond to the medication and do…
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Dr Hilary advises Mums on children’s pain relief
Having a new baby or young child is stressful enough, but when they become ill it can be hard to know just when to go to the doctor, how to help them and what medication is best. With many ibuprofen and paracetamol based products available, what you can give your child and when can be…
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Question: Flu medicines
Q: ”Can any medicine be taken for flu? I am four-and-a-half months pregnant.” A: I am sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. Now that you are over 12 weeks pregnant, it is generally safe to take normal doses of paracetamol (1g, up to four times a day). Throat sweets/tablets and inhaled decongestants are…
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When is my baby ready to…? Part 3
As babies still don’t come with instructions parents naturally have zillions of questions born out of curiousity or concern. At babyworld we know exactly how you feel. In the third part of our series we aim to answer even more of your questions about babies and make parenting that little bit easier for you! …swim in the sea?…
Posted in Baby, Baby Development, Baby Health Tagged Baby, baby development, Babycare, biological washing powder, Child development, first shoes, first tooth, fly, newborn, Paracetamol, separation anxiety, spoon, Swim Leave a comment
Alcohol, smoking and drugs in pregnancy
Many women worry about what effect drinking, smoking or taking medicines or drugs may have on their baby. It’s important to remember that having the occasional drink or taking a couple of paracetamol tablets is unlikely to do your baby any harm. It is the regular use, or abuse of alcohol, cigarettes and drugs that puts your baby…
Posted in Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health Tagged Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Analgesic, Drug addiction, medicines, Paracetamol, Pregnancy, Smoking Leave a comment
Medicine spoons
Many over-the-counter medicines, such as paracetamol suspension, come with a plastic spoon with dosages in millilitres marked on it. If not, you can buy plastic medicine spoons at most chemists for a few pence. However, a conventional spoon can be impractical for a small baby who isn’t used to feeding from a spoon, and messy for an older…
Stings and bites
Being stung is a frightening experience for anyone, especially a young child, so the best thing you can do initially is to stay calm yourself and reassure your child. You should seek medical advice promptly if: Your child has been stung more than once by bees or wasps She’s been stung around the lips, mouth,…
Cough Medicines Banned For Under 2s
Cough medicine and cold remedies for children under two are to be pulled from the shelves immediately amid safety fears. At least 100 products will be put under the counter as parents are warned about the danger of giving toddlers potentially fatal overdoses. The dramatic move means popular medicines will effectively be banned for any…
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Pregnant women ignoring advice on medications
Eighty per cent of pregnant women take some form of medication despite advice to the contrary according to a new survey. The study, which is part of the Children of the 90s project, surveyed 14,000 women and found that only 17 per cent of them did not take any conventional medicine during their pregnancy. Doctors and pharmacists advise…
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Medicine cabinet survey results
A survey on 16 June, 2000, found that eight out of 10 GPs believe patients are not sufficiently prepared for minor incidents and illnesses. The survey, by Norwich Union Healthcare, found: More than half couldn’t tell their temperature because they didn’t have a thermometer More than a third had no sunscreen Two-thirds had no anti-histamies for…
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