Recently, I’ve seen lots of patients being prescribed Laxido, instead of Movicol. It is bascially the same composition and pretty much the same electrolyte balance. Each sachet of LAXIDO contains the following quantitative composition of…
Date Archives May 2018
Epilepsy – some good resources
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain. (Source: Wikepedia) https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/epilepsy/ https://www.epilepsysociety.org.uk/ https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/info/what-is-epilepsy https://patient.info/health/epilepsy-and-seizures
Good info on various types of formula milks
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/types-of-infant-formula/
Anti reflux Pillow for GORD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is very common in babies and can be very distressing for the baby and the parents. Baby is unsettled all the time and cries, more after feeds. There may be visible vomit…
Erythema multiforme
Erythema multiforme is a skin reaction that can be triggered by an infection or medication. It’s usually mild and goes away in a few weeks. The rash comes on suddenly and develops over a few…
Penicillin (BetaLactam) allergy
Infections are very common in the Paediatric age group. Beta lactam (Penicilin) antibiotics remain the first line of choice for antibiotics, if required. They are very safe, cheap and narrow spectrum. It was fortunately the…