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TikTok isn t just an app for dancing. Some of the trends that go viral can potentially be dangerous.
In a Facebook post Tuesday, the Cincinnati Children s Hospital s Drug & Poison Information Center warned parents of a trend on TikTok involving participants ingesting protein powder or another pre-workout supplement directly from its container without mixing with water first.
This can present a choking risk with trying to ingest powder without liquids, and some of these supplements also contain a high amount of caffeine.
Cincinnati Children s Hospital said there have been reports of heart attacks from dry scooping. Like other supplements, pre-workout powders are not regulated for safety by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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A splint
A first-aid guide (it would be advisable to attend a first-aid course)
Cards with emergency contact numbers on, such as The Poison Information Centre, your paediatrician, your neighbours, your childâs grandparents, etc.
Storing medications
Incorrect storage of medications can result in rapid degradation and contamination of your medication, even before the expiry date. Remember to always store all your medicines in their original containers where the medicineâs name, batch number (important in the event of a drug recall) and expiry date are clearly visible. For example, tablets dispensed in blister packs and amber-coloured bottles need to be kept in their packaging so that they arenât exposed to oxygen. Medicines should be kept in cool, dry conditions, away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture, as these conditions cause medicines to break down and become less effective.