Documented evidence of sedative effects of Calpol.
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Documented evidence of sedative effects of Calpol.
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vaguely1- Posts: 1992
Join date: 2010-01-11
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I can't understand where the Foundation are going on this.
CHEMICALS IN CALPOL :
Each 5ml contains 120mg of paracetamol P Eur
Sucrose (sugar )
Glycerol
Sorbitol
Methyl hydroxybenozate
Xanthan gum
srawberry flavouring
carmoisine ( E122)
Terence Stephenson, professor of child health at Nottingham University, believes their use by parents may be misguided.
"Paracetamol doesn't have any sedative properties whatsoever and neither does Nurofen," he says. "It's a widespread misconception that Calpol helps children to sleep. Doctors used to prescribe antihistamines to help children sleep, but not any longer."
"I've never seen an overdose of Calpol," says Dr Wayne Lenney, a consultant paediatrician. "The only liquid overdoses in children occur when teenagers drink too much alcohol."
Doctors agree that as painkillers these medications are effective and, most importantly, safe. "There was a study in the US of over 80,000 children given ibuprofen and paracetamol, and the number of those who developed side effects that could be attributed to the medicine was absolutely tiny," says Prof Stephenson.
Snowy- Posts: 64
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WOODWARD- Posts: 141
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Cath- Posts: 597
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Autumn- Posts: 2604
Join date: 2009-11-25
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From memory it was first mentioned in the Portuguese press so was leaked and then Amaral mentioned it in an interview.
bunny- Posts: 335
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Autumn- Posts: 2604
Join date: 2009-11-25
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I'll see if I can find a link.
Chapter 4 I think it is.
http://www.gerrymccannsblogs.co.uk/AMARALS_BOOK_ENGLISH.htm
Cath- Posts: 597
Join date: 2009-12-22
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Autumn wrote:Have to say, bunny, the calpol thing is a sticking point for me. I don't think calpol had anything to do with what happened either.
I agree. Its one of the worst myths around. I found it shocking hearing Amaral say it was used as a sedative. I just cant believe he could be that stupid! so who fed him this rubbish about calpol having sedative effects?
Dont laugh but......I saw it on 3as before Amaral discussed it or it was ever mentioned. I cant see Amaral being that stupid though to read and believe stuff from 3as.
So why? why did he get this so terribly wrong? It makes me wonder if someone is setting him up if Im honest.
bunny- Posts: 335
Join date: 2010-02-13
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Yes, I recall some discussion about it on 3As but have always been doubtful about why it was thougt to be relevant to the case. I wondered if something had got confused in translation as it is not a sedative.
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