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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Health Department Warns Parents to Keep Illegal Teething Products Away from Children

Health Department Warns Parents to Keep Illegal Teething Products Away from Children


In response to a reported case of potassium bromide poisoning in an infant, associated with the use of a locally purchased teething product called Monell's Teething Cordial or "Cordial de Monell para la DenticiĆ³n," the Health Department is urging all parents to beware of the product and other illegal health remedies. Immediate effects from potassium bromide ingestion may include sedation, trouble breathing, low blood pressure and coma.


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