They ask parents to read product packaging to avoid poisoning in children

The president of the Paraguayan Society of Pediatrics, Dr. Ernesto Weber, recommended parents to be careful with products intended for children, to avoid poisoning or any health complications.

Weber was consulted about the case of poisoning of 3 young children, after consuming a product that contained marijuana, for which they are still hospitalized and two of them are in a delicate situation.

“Children are more susceptible when ingesting any product or drug, so – unlike an adult – they can present adverse reactions,” he explained.

In the case of poisoned children, he stated that “due to their metabolism, the youngest ones were the ones who suffered the worst. “We are not sure how much each one consumed.”

“The mother will probably have more easily metabolized the THC that was part of these chewy candies, so she had milder consequences compared to her children,” he added.

He stated that “this type of substance and any medication in general should not be within the reach of children, because they can cause side effects in their body and require adult supervision for their administration.”

“The majority of accidental poisonings occur in the family environment and inside the house, since children, whether out of curiosity or mistake, sometimes consume a drug that was within their reach,” he stated.

The doctor assured that it is necessary to “verify the packaging of each product purchased and verify that it is suitable for consumption by minors. We have the obligation to read what it says.”

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