The South Australian Health Authority warned parents not to use dental gum for their babies, Taiwan 9 News reported.
Maternal and child hospitals have now stopped producing and supplying their popular dental gum to parents for fear that it may have an impact on their children.
Previously, several children who had been sent to the South Australia emergency room had been diagnosed with excessive local anesthetic lidocaine (, which was usually used for gel.
(photo source: Taiwan 9 News, Australia)
Usha Ritchie, Deputy Director of Pharmacy at Maternal and Child Hospitals, said the recommendation was consistent with the revised recommendations of the International and National Health organizations:
"Today, we issued a new dental suggestion that babies with teeth are no longer recommended for oral gel. International and Australian medical organizations warn that local anesthetics lidocaine. should not be used in infant dental products Because lidocaine is an active ingredient in WCH gum, it will no longer be produced or sold. "
The decision was made after several events overseas, the authorities said. In these events, infants and children are hurt for taking too much lidocine.
(photo source: Taiwan 9 News, Australia)
Maternal and child hospitals say no children in South Australia have any serious adverse reactions. Parents are advised to placate their babies in other ways.
Nurse Natasha Clark says:
"We know that having a child is a period of challenge and uncertainty, and that long teeth are a natural and normal part of a child`s growth. We suggest simple ways to comfort your child, including using a ring, grinding your teeth with a cold cloth, or chewing with something safe. If in doubt, parents should contact their family doctor. Or call the relevant hotline at any time to inquire. "
