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The Irish Sun
12 hours ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Urgent warning as parents told to bin brand of kids' health gummies that contain prescription only drug
'Anyone who suspects that their child, or a child in their care, is having a side effect from this product is advised to stop taking it and speak to a healthcare professional', warns an expert GUMMIES WARNING Urgent warning as parents told to bin brand of kids' health gummies that contain prescription only drug PARENTS have been told to bin a brand of kids' health gummies that contain a prescription-only drug. Regulators issued an alert after tests found Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies have synthetic melatonin, with too much causing headaches and nausea. 2 Regulators issued an alert after tests found Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies have synthetic melatonin Magnesium glycinate is a supplement used to combat anxiety and improve sleep. However, tests of this specific brand showed between 1.5 and 1.7mg of melatonin in each gummy. Melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle, is naturally produced in the body. However, a synthetic version is authorised for use on prescription in the UK for adults and children over six with sleep disorders such as insomnia. If prescribed, the recommended starting dose is 1mg for children. According to the MHRA, melatonin is not listed anywhere on the packaging of Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies. The packaging advises a dose of one to two gummies daily. Taking too much can cause headaches, drowsiness and nausea. Dr Alison Cave, chief safety officer at MHRA, said: "We advise any parent or caregiver to stop use of this product and safely dispose of it. "Side effects such as headache, hyperactivity, a feeling of dizziness and abdominal pain have been reported in children when melatonin is prescribed and used for its licensed indications. No serious side effects were observed in studies in children. "Anyone who suspects that their child, or a child in their care, is having a side effect from this product is advised to stop taking it and speak to a healthcare professional and report it directly to the MHRA Yellow Card scheme." Viral 'Dubai-style' chocolate is pulled from UK supermarket shelves over dangerous health risk
Rhyl Journal
16 hours ago
- Health
- Rhyl Journal
Parents urged to stop using brand of magnesium gummies for children
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is working with online retailers to remove Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies from sale. Magnesium glycinate is a dietary supplement that can help with anxiety and improve sleep. However, tests on two batches of this specific brand showed between 1.5 and 1.7mg of melatonin in each individual gummy. Melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle, is naturally produced by the body. However, a synthetic version is authorised for use on prescription in the UK for adults and children over the age of six with sleep disorders such as insomnia. If prescribed, the recommended starting dose is 1mg for children. According to the MHRA, melatonin is not listed anywhere on the packaging of Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies. The packaging advises a dose of one to two gummies per day. Taking too much melatonin can cause headaches, drowsiness, dizziness and nausea. Dr Alison Cave, chief safety officer at MHRA, said: 'We advise any parent or caregiver to stop use of this product and safely dispose of it. 'Side effects such as headache, hyperactivity, a feeling of dizziness and abdominal pain have been reported in children when melatonin is prescribed and used for its licensed indications. No serious side effects were observed in studies in children. 'Anyone who suspects that their child, or a child in their care, is having a side effect from this product is advised to stop taking it and speak to a healthcare professional and report it directly to the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.' Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies are sold online as a food supplement, but the MHRA has now removed the product from sale and is working with online retailers to remove all listings.
South Wales Guardian
16 hours ago
- Health
- South Wales Guardian
Parents urged to stop using brand of magnesium gummies for children
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is working with online retailers to remove Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies from sale. Magnesium glycinate is a dietary supplement that can help with anxiety and improve sleep. However, tests on two batches of this specific brand showed between 1.5 and 1.7mg of melatonin in each individual gummy. Melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle, is naturally produced by the body. However, a synthetic version is authorised for use on prescription in the UK for adults and children over the age of six with sleep disorders such as insomnia. If prescribed, the recommended starting dose is 1mg for children. According to the MHRA, melatonin is not listed anywhere on the packaging of Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies. The packaging advises a dose of one to two gummies per day. Taking too much melatonin can cause headaches, drowsiness, dizziness and nausea. Dr Alison Cave, chief safety officer at MHRA, said: 'We advise any parent or caregiver to stop use of this product and safely dispose of it. 'Side effects such as headache, hyperactivity, a feeling of dizziness and abdominal pain have been reported in children when melatonin is prescribed and used for its licensed indications. No serious side effects were observed in studies in children. 'Anyone who suspects that their child, or a child in their care, is having a side effect from this product is advised to stop taking it and speak to a healthcare professional and report it directly to the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.' Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies are sold online as a food supplement, but the MHRA has now removed the product from sale and is working with online retailers to remove all listings.
ITV News
17 hours ago
- Health
- ITV News
Parents urged to get rid of branded kids' gummies due to presence of prescription-only sleep drug
Parents and caregivers have been urged to stop giving their children a brand of nutritional gummies after tests revealed the presence of an undeclared prescription-only medicine used to help sleep conditions. Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies are designed to help reduce tiredness and improve the immune system, but the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has told parents to dispose of the product over harmful side effects. Magnesium glycinate is a dietary supplement often recommended to help reduce anxiety and improve sleep. The government body carried out tests in two batches of the branded product and found each gummy contained 1.5mg to 1.7mg of melatonin. While melatonin is a hormone that regulates the sleep cycles and is naturally produced by the body, some UK adults and children aged over six may be prescribed a synthetic version to help with sleep disorders such as insomnia. The recommended starting dose for children is 1mg. The MHRA is currently working with online retailers to pull any listings of the product and remove the gummies from sale. It also said the sleep hormone is not listed anywhere on the Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies' packaging, yet the product advises a dose of one or two gummies per day. Taking too much melatonin can cause various side effects, including drowsiness, headache, dizziness and nausea. However, the MHRA said there were no serious side effects present in the studies it carried out. Dr Alison Cave, chief safety officer at MHRA, said: 'We advise any parent or caregiver to stop use of this product and safely dispose of it. 'Side effects such as headache, hyperactivity, a feeling of dizziness and abdominal pain have been reported in children when melatonin is prescribed and used for its licensed indications. No serious side effects were observed in studies in children. 'Anyone who suspects that their child, or a child in their care, is having a side effect from this product is advised to stop taking it and speak to a healthcare professional and report it directly to the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.' Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies are sold online as a food supplement, but the MHRA has since removed the product from sale and is working closely with online retailers to remove all listings.
STV News
18 hours ago
- Health
- STV News
Parents urged to bin children's health gummies due to harmful side effects
Parents and caregivers have been urged to stop giving their children a brand of nutritional gummies after tests revealed the presence of an undeclared prescription-only medicine used to help sleep conditions. Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies are designed to help reduce tiredness and improve the immune system, but the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has told parents to dispose of the product over harmful side effects. Magnesium glycinate is a dietary supplement often recommended to help reduce anxiety and improve sleep. The government body carried out tests in two batches of the branded product and found each gummy contained 1.5mg to 1.7mg of melatonin. While melatonin is a hormone that regulates the sleep cycles and is naturally produced by the body, some UK adults and children aged over six may be prescribed a synthetic version to help with sleep disorders such as insomnia. The recommended starting dose for children is 1mg. The MHRA is currently working with online retailers to pull any listings of the product and remove the gummies from sale. It also said the sleep hormone is not listed anywhere on the Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies' packaging, yet the product advises a dose of one or two gummies per day. Taking too much melatonin can cause various side effects, including drowsiness, headache, dizziness and nausea. However, the MHRA said there were no serious side effects present in the studies it carried out. Dr Alison Cave, chief safety officer at MHRA, said: 'We advise any parent or caregiver to stop use of this product and safely dispose of it. 'Side effects such as headache, hyperactivity, a feeling of dizziness and abdominal pain have been reported in children when melatonin is prescribed and used for its licensed indications. No serious side effects were observed in studies in children. 'Anyone who suspects that their child, or a child in their care, is having a side effect from this product is advised to stop taking it and speak to a healthcare professional and report it directly to the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.' Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies are sold online as a food supplement, but the MHRA has since removed the product from sale and is working closely with online retailers to remove all listings. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
