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During Cold Season, Treat Kids with Care
Many families rely on over-the-counter (OTC) oral cough and cold medicines to help children feel better when they are sick, but we can never be too careful when caring for our kids.
“Grey’s Anatomy” star Chandra Wilson, a mother of three, can relate. “As parents, we’re in charge of our children’s health, and as a mother of three, I take this responsibility very seriously,” says Wilson. “It is our job as parents to understand how to safely give OTC medicines to our children when they’re sick, and I am excited to be working on such an important effort explaining the safe and appropriate use of these medicines.”
Wilson has partnered with the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) on the “Treat with Care” campaign to provide parents with important tips that they should always follow when using children’s OTC oral cough and cold medicines.
“Treat with Care” is a national educational campaign sponsored by CHPA, the trade association representing the leading makers of these medicines. The campaign’s goal is to drive home the fact that OTC oral cough and cold medicines for children provide safe and effective symptom relief when used as directed, but, like all medicines, can have real risks if used or stored incorrectly.
To ensure that these medicines are used and stored safely, the “Treat with Care” campaign reminds parents:
* Always follow the label exactly and use the measuring device that comes with the medicine.
* Do not give a medicine only intended for adults to a child.
* Do not use two medicines at the same time that contain the same ingredients.
* Prevent unsupervised ingestions by keeping all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
* Do not use antihistamine products to make a child sleepy.
* Consult a physician or healthcare professional with questions.
“When used properly, these medicines are safe and effective and are relied upon by millions of parents,” says CHPA President Linda A. Suydam. “We created the ‘Treat with Care’ campaign as a resource for these parents and other caregivers to help ensure they understand safe dosing and safe storage rules. The bottom line is that where children and medicines are concerned, parents must treat both with care.”
For more information, visit www.OTCsafety.org.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
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