What effects does alka-seltzer have on children? Particularly children under the age of 5?
Answer:
The two big problems with Alka-Seltzer is that it is dosed for adults and usually contain aspirin. She could be od'ing her kid on antihistamines, decongestants, pain relievers, and possibly other ingredients. There is no way to properly dose a small child with that kind of formulation. Also, kids shouldn't have aspirin. If the child is actually sick (flu, chicken pox), it may cause Reye Syndrome which usually involves permanent brain damage. Aspirin causes stomach bleeding even when given in normal doses. Most adults can handle the slight blood loss but some can't. At the high doses and with a child's tender stomach, the risks would be even greater!
Yes report her to family services.
mommy of 4
you shoyldnt give that to children
Yes because the doses of medication in adult alka-seltzer can damage the child's liver. Report the mother. Children's benadryl or a similar gentle antihistamine to calm a fussy child is one thing. Adult doses of medication can quickly become harmful, and apparently, this mother is doing this alot.
oh the mothers in trouble. Yes I would say it is dangerous.
no its not as bad as they seem to think here.egads...
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