title: Homeopathic medicines for children.
abstract: This article describes the homeopathic tradition and considers the safety, manufacture, effectiveness and regulation of homeopathic medicines. These medicines are commonly purchased without prescription for children, so an understanding of the basis of therapy is important to ensure appropriate and safe usage. The role of integrated medicine in the National Health Service is also reviewed with identification of research priorities.
authors.affiliation: Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust, Tremona Road, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK. mich.lajeunesse@soton.ac.uk
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Erlewyn-Lajeunesse
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000379:methods; D006705:Homeopathy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards; D013222:State Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D004366:Nonprescription Drugs