Comments on: Improper Dosing of Cough Medicine Sends 7,000 Children to ER Each Year http://www.growingyourbaby.com/2008/01/29/improper-dosing-of-cough-medicine-sends-7000-children-to-er-each-year/ Parenthood from Pregnancy to Pre-school Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:58:59 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 By: Hollie http://www.growingyourbaby.com/2008/01/29/improper-dosing-of-cough-medicine-sends-7000-children-to-er-each-year/comment-page-1/#comment-1645 Hollie Wed, 14 May 2008 13:38:31 +0000 http://growingyourbaby.com/?p=2456#comment-1645 This story frustartes me. Most parents have enough common sens eto leave medcines out of their child(ren)'s reach and give it to them theirselves. Thus, over-dosing isnt really a problem if you're a responsible parent. Also, for the children who had an alergic reaction, that isnot the fault of the medicine, or the parent really. Unless a child is known to have a reaction to a certain ingredient, giving them these medicines is perfectly fine. The ridiculous "not to be given to under 2's" has been extended to the UK and I am very annoyed at this. I refuse to let the ignorant/irresponsable parents dictate what (perfectly safe) medicine I can give to my child!! This story frustartes me. Most parents have enough common sens eto leave medcines out of their child(ren)’s reach and give it to them theirselves. Thus, over-dosing isnt really a problem if you’re a responsible parent.
Also, for the children who had an alergic reaction, that isnot the fault of the medicine, or the parent really. Unless a child is known to have a reaction to a certain ingredient, giving them these medicines is perfectly fine.

The ridiculous “not to be given to under 2’s” has been extended to the UK and I am very annoyed at this. I refuse to let the ignorant/irresponsable parents dictate what (perfectly safe) medicine I can give to my child!!

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