Medically Reviewed
동제당한의원·Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMDHead Doctor
#Safety
Q Is herbal medicine safe for children? Are there side effects?
A Herbal medicine prepared at pediatric-specific dosages is safe. In the rare event of diarrhea or abdominal pain, the dosage is adjusted.
Detailed Answer
<p>Pediatric herbal medicine is prepared at about one-third to one-quarter of the adult dose and is prescribed according to the child's age, weight, and digestive capacity. The herbal ingredients themselves are based on safe natural medicinal materials that have been used for children for hundreds of years. Early in treatment, a child with a sensitive intestine may temporarily have loose stools or abdominal pain; in such cases, reducing the dose or adjusting the dosing interval usually resolves it.</p><h3>Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective</h3><p>At Dongjedang, we check on progress by text or phone on the third day after starting the medication. We keep a direct communication channel with the attending Korean medicine doctor open so we can respond immediately if any sign of a side effect appears.</p>
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