Q My baby has just turned one — is it safe to use herbal medicine? I'm worried about giving herbal medicine to such a young child.
A Herbal medicine is prescribed with the dose adjusted to age and weight, and it is composed specifically for children so it can be used safely. If you tell us the child's age, weight, and any medications currently being taken during the visit, we will prescribe accordingly.
Detailed Answer
Because herbal medicine may raise concerns about the toxicity of ingredients or interactions, the dose must always be adjusted to age and weight for children and infants. At Dongjedang, when prescribing for children we compose the formula mainly with ingredients that do not burden the liver and kidneys, and we adjust to about 1/4 to 1/3 of the adult dose. If the child is taking antibiotics or other medications, you must inform us in advance so we can confirm a safe combination. If an allergic reaction (rash, vomiting, diarrhea) appears, stop taking it immediately and contact us.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, considering that the spleen and stomach of children and infants are still immature, we use child-tailored prescriptions that expel heat-toxin and build immunity while placing less burden on digestion. For an infant who has difficulty taking medicine, we can also discuss combining external methods (bathing, warm compresses on the affected area).
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