I don’t know if mothers have ever seen such a CCTV public service advertisement about “children’s medication”. It’s so heart-wrenching.
This lovely girl is called Fu Xinuo. She is 5 years old. She should have had a carefree childhood. She could sing loudly and communicate enthusiastically, but these laughters and laughter only belong to other children.
(Picture source: Internet)
An improper use of medication three years ago made her hearing weaker and weaker. Later, she could no longer hear the sounds of the world...
Safe drug use in children has become a social issue
According to statistics:
On average, 1 in every 4 newborns in my country has adverse drug reactions;
Every year, 30,000 children in our country become deaf due to improper medication;
Every year, 60,000 children in our country leave the world due to adverse drug reactions;
Among the number of deaths due to improper medication, 35 % are children;
65% of the causes of death among children in my country are due to improper medication.
Relevant data from the State Food and Drug Administration show that among the more than 3,500 chemical drug preparations in my country, less than 60 are specially designed for children, and 90% of the drugs do not have children’s dosage forms, especially powder inhalants, suppositories, and syrups. The types of medicines, drops, aerosols, etc. are even more limited.
In addition, most drug instructions only have descriptions such as "Use with caution or at a reduced dosage in children" and "Follow doctor's advice", lacking clear indications, usage and dosage for children.
Common misunderstandings about children’s medication
Myth 1: Adjusting the dosage of medication without authorization
Some parents adjust the dosage on their own based on their own and other people’s experiences. Don’t you know that the dosage is too high? The assembly can cause toxic side effects. It is necessary to understand the drug instructions and precautions in detail, pay attention to caution and prohibition information, and do not use adult drugs at will and reduce the dosage for children.
Misunderstanding 2: Mixing multiple drugs
When children develop diseases, it is wrong for parents to buy various drugs in the hope that they will have a mixed and superimposed effect after taking the drugs, especially compound preparations, which often cause The superimposition of drug ingredients will cause load and toxic side effects on the liver;
Misconception: Dissolve the drug in milk, sugar water and take it
Because milk, drinks, sugar water and other liquids contain a variety of substances , may combine with drugs, affect the absorption of drugs, and some may even destroy the structure of drugs, thus affecting the therapeutic effect of drugs.
Myth 4: If others can use it, I will use it
If you do not consider individual differences and just follow the trend of medication based on hearsay, you will only use the wrong medicine, and even cause serious consequences.
Myth 5: Secret recipes can cure serious illnesses
It is possible that some "folk remedies" secretly contain drugs that are not suitable for children, and these drugs can aggravate the condition and make it more complicated. , delaying treatment opportunities and causing more serious consequences.
Doctors summarize the contraindications for the use of 7 types of antibiotics in children
● Aminoglycosides
Common: gentamicin, amikacin, streptomycin, carboxamide Namycin, minor nomicin, neomycin, etc.
Contraindications: Children under 6 years old are prohibited from use, and children over 6 years old should be used with caution.
Cause: Can cause nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity.
●Macrolides: erythromycin
Contraindications: Avoid use as much as possible within 2 months. Use with caution or under close supervision by a doctor for more than 2 months.
Cause: In severe cases, it can cause liver damage and liver failure in children.
●Sulfonamides: Co-trimoxazole (SMZ-TMP)
Contraindications: It is prohibited for newborns and should be used under the guidance of a doctor over 2 years old.
Cause: Newborns present with hypoxic purple body and neonatal jaundice.
●Quinolones
Common: norfloxacin, ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, etc.
Contraindications: Not suitable for use by children and adolescents under 18 years old.
Cause: It can affect joint and cartilage development in young children.
● Chloramphenicol
Contraindications: Chloramphenicol is contraindicated in newborns and premature infants, including eye preparations, liniments and ear drops.
Cause: It can cause neonatal gray baby syndrome.
●Tinidazole, ornidazole
Contraindications: Oral tinidazole: only for children over 3 years old to treat intestinal amoebiasis; Tinidazole injection: 12 years old It is prohibited for children under the age of 3; Ornidazole injection: It is not recommended for children under 3 years old.
Reason: The safety and effectiveness of treating anaerobic bacterial infections are unclear.
●Tetracycline drugs
Contraindications: Children under 8 years old are prohibited.
Cause: It can cause enamel hypoplasia, tooth staining and yellowing, and bone growth inhibition.
In addition to the above-mentioned drugs, there are many familiar drugs that involve caution or prohibition in children, and the country has revised the instructions for these drugs. Parents must not take it lightly!
For the sake of your child’s health, you must remember to say no when you encounter the medicines Yaya’s mother mentioned above!
Have you ever used any of these medicines on your children? Remember to remind more parents!