In most people’s perception: proprietary Chinese medicines are safe and free of toxic side effects. When children have a cold and fever or certain diseases, they will give preference to pCms for treatment. But in fact, medicine is three parts poisonous, even if it is said that Chinese medicine and pCms are not as safe as people think, they also contain certain toxic ingredients, plus not according to the physical identification of medicine, it can cause adverse reactions, so you must be careful when choosing pCms for your child.
What are the principles to be followed when using proprietary Chinese medicines for children?
1, Give priority to the use of proprietary Chinese medicines for children
Because children’s internal organs and systems are not yet well developed, so adult drugs are not suitable for children, so they should choose child-specific pCms, which are made according to the age and physiological characteristics of children, as well as effectiveness and safety. Most of the proprietary Chinese medicines for children are labeled with the words children or pediatric, which need to be distinguished from adult medicines.
2, Capture the dosage of medicine
Usually, the instructions of proprietary Chinese medicines for children indicate the dosage according to the age or weight of the child, and the recommended dosage should be used according to the instructions. Parents should not give their children medication at will, as insufficient medication will not be effective, and too much medication will increase liver and kidney damage. Parents should control the dosage when they must take non-child-specific proprietary Chinese medicines. The dosage for children under 3 years old should be equal to 1/4 of the dosage for adults, but it is necessary to consult a professional doctor for the specific dosage.
3, Cautiously choose the Chinese medicine with too many toxic side effects
Many Chinese herbal medicines bring serious toxic side effects to the body, such as Cao Wu, Chuan Wu and Zhu Sha, as well as Xiong Huang, Radix et Rhizoma, Toadstool and Bei Fu Root, etc. The risks and benefits should be fully measured when using the medicine. Must take such Chinese medicine use, must consult a professional doctor.
4, There should not be too many kinds of medication
Children should not take too many kinds of proprietary Chinese medicines, and administer them through oral or external use as much as possible, and choose Chinese medicine injections carefully. For the sake of your child’s health and to minimize the side effects to your body, try to take only one kind of Chinese medicine.
Warm Tips
Parents should read the instructions carefully when choosing drugs for their children to avoid irreversible damage caused by drug abuse. Try to choose Chinese medicine under the guidance of a doctor according to the physical evidence, and do not increase the amount of medication or extend the course of medication without permission, otherwise it will bring unexpected side effects. It is necessary to interval about 2~3 hours when taking Chinese medicine and western medicine together; be cautious to combine the injection of Chinese medicine and western medicine. It is worth reminding that if you have to take pCms for a long time because of disease factors, you should take your child to the hospital regularly for liver and kidney function tests during the medication period to facilitate early detection of abnormalities.