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Is Femite Used To Alleviate Thumb Sucking Problem In Infant?
Question: Is Femite a medicine used for alleviating thumb sucking problem in children? My daughter is 2 year old. A peer mother suggested it to me. So wanted to know how it is effective and side effects, if any....
Brief Answer:
Medicine Femite is safe for children and please use as recommended
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. The medicine Femite is a preparation (manufactured by FEM CARE PHARMA) which is bitter to taste and this is recommended to be applied over the thumb nail in small amount once in the morning and again at night. It comes in a small sealed bottle.
2. The taste is extremely bitter and discourages children to continue with thumb sucking.
3. Using it as recommended is safe and does not have any side effects.
4. Most children give up the habit in a week or two and some might take slightly longer.
5. Please check the package insert and leaflet when purchasing this product and also confirm the expiry date. Keep it out of reach of children at home.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Medicine Femite is safe for children and please use as recommended
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. The medicine Femite is a preparation (manufactured by FEM CARE PHARMA) which is bitter to taste and this is recommended to be applied over the thumb nail in small amount once in the morning and again at night. It comes in a small sealed bottle.
2. The taste is extremely bitter and discourages children to continue with thumb sucking.
3. Using it as recommended is safe and does not have any side effects.
4. Most children give up the habit in a week or two and some might take slightly longer.
5. Please check the package insert and leaflet when purchasing this product and also confirm the expiry date. Keep it out of reach of children at home.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ok ingesting this medicine is not harmful for children?
Brief Answer:
It is not harmful to children
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. The medicine is bitter and only two drops need to be applied to the thumbnail area.
2. Giving a small amount is enough to discourage the child not to suck the thumb.
3. It is not harmful to the child when used as mentioned above. Do not apply more than few drops.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
It is not harmful to children
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. The medicine is bitter and only two drops need to be applied to the thumbnail area.
2. Giving a small amount is enough to discourage the child not to suck the thumb.
3. It is not harmful to the child when used as mentioned above. Do not apply more than few drops.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Is Femite transparent or has a colour? what is its constitution?
Brief Answer:
Femite is a colorless liquid with composition denatonium benzoate 1 percent
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. The solution Femite is a colorless liquid.
2. It has composition denatonium benzoate 1 percent solution which is extremely bitter in taste.
3. Usually sold in a bottle containing 9 ml of the solution price of which is approximately INR 145.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Femite is a colorless liquid with composition denatonium benzoate 1 percent
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. The solution Femite is a colorless liquid.
2. It has composition denatonium benzoate 1 percent solution which is extremely bitter in taste.
3. Usually sold in a bottle containing 9 ml of the solution price of which is approximately INR 145.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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