Childrens Medicine

pass the tonic

Advantages: Contains minerals and vitamins
Disadvantages: May not like the taste

amThis seems to have "been around" forever. I remember giving it to my eldest when he was a toddler (about 15 years ago), and the tradition continued from then. It's one of those things my mum swears by, and so the children have to have the stuff every winter- not that any of them ever seemed to need building up! However, I have veered slightly from the tradition, and forgot to buy it before the onset of winter; with the advent of her second (very ...
...ply her with the stuff again. The tonic is supposed to build up children fast, although whether this means in size or in general good health is not made clear. I assume that it means their general good health and immune system, because with the growing concern regarding child obesity, I don't think it would be a good idea to sell something which would make children balloon out! It does suggest that it should be used after illness, for loss of appetite ...

danielalong 20.01.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Minadex Tonic

A fish that tastes of sweets!

Advantages: Tasty and full of vitamins
Disadvantages: Not sure if it's doing anything!

Noah is a very 'random' eater. He will have days when he eats anything and everything but then he will have times when he barely touches a thing. I try to give him vitamins so I know he's not missing anything from his diet. I was using a vitamin that was in medicine form but when I saw these were reduced at Tesco's last week I decided that they were worth a try. I managed to get a box of 30 tablets for £1.80 although they are normally around a pound ...
...it also has vitamins A, C, D and E. The tablet is free from wheat, gluten and yeast and is made from pure natural blackcurrant flavour. The tablets are a black/purple colour and are oval in shape. If you have ever taken normal cod liver oil tablets then they are the same shape as these but the capsules are about half the size. The tablets are made so they are appealing and tasty for children and I did try one for the purposes of this review. They ...

claribella 04.07.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Haliborange Advanced Formula Omega-3 Fish Oil For Kids

A must have for colds

Advantages: Doesn't make your eyes sting, smells delicious
Disadvantages: None

I recently purchased Karvol Decongestant Capsules on the recommendation of a friend when my son developed a cold. He was finding it hard to breath when in bed, which caused him to have very poor sleep. As soon as I snipped the top of the capsule with scissors and got a whiff, I was immediately transported back to my own childhood. It has a kind of menthol, antiseptic smell, lovely!. Speaking to my Mum, she told me I used to ask her to put some on ...
...us. The good thing about Karvol is that it doesn't make your eyes sting, unlike other inhaled decongestants. ~~~Karvol~~~ Contents; Levomenthol with chlorobutanol, pine oils, terpineol and thymol. How does it work; This medicine contains various aromatic substances. It is used by inhalation which helps to unblock noses or soothe blocked sinuses. How to use; Snip the top of the capule and squeeze the contents onto a cloth and tie to the cot, ...

ashton08 08.08.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Karvol Capsules

Baby Bonjela - is it necessary?

Advantages: Tastes great.
Disadvantages: Difficult to apply.

...My first problem was that Bonjela did such a good job perfecting the taste that all my daughter could do was suck it off my finger, it was a struggle to get it anywhere near her gums. The second problem came when she had a few little teeth. If I had got passed the hoover like sucking I then had to dodge the little needles to hit the right spot. Considering its only a few pounds I think it is something that every parent should keep in the medicine ...

GemmaLane 08.06.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Bonjela Teething Gel

tasty, but expensive bassetts

Advantages: tasty, easy to take, added omega-3
Disadvantages: weak dosage, quite expensive

I'm in my early twenties and wanted a daily vitamin supply just for general health, which is why I opted for these as they are of a relatively low strength. A lot of the time excess vitamins are flushed out of the system, and taking a higher dosage can result in flourescent urine, which I did not experience with this product. I believe the omega-3 helped me to concentrate during hectic exam periods and essay deadlines. I thought the vitamins had ...
...felt tempted to have more than one, and can imagine this being a problem if not kept out of reach of young children. Considering that there are cheaper options with a greater range of both vitamins and minerals, I would only really reccommend purchase if you have trouble swallowing pills whole. However as a chewable multi-vitamin they are definately better tasting than others on the market that normally have a chalky after taste. I can say that ...

ginsburgh123 14.05.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Bassetts Soft & Chewy Omega 3