5-year-old girl died from medication for cough

The five-year American girl died from an overdose of drugs for cough in the house favorite grandmother. Moreover tolerated dose has been exceeded only twice.

Little Kimber Michelle Brown died on February 12 this year, taking popular in the United States cough medicine Comprising   dextromethorphan   - The substance is available in a variety of non-prescription drugs. It is reported that the girl was in the house of his 59-year-old grandmother in Colorado, although not established whether Kimber took the drug herself or gave it to her grandmother.

An autopsy showed that the content of dextromethorphan   in the body of the child more than the recommended dosage only twice. Also, pathologists have found in the blood of excess Kimber cetirizine - another non-prescription remedies to combat the symptoms of allergies or colds.

"In my opinion, it is the combination of these drugs and caused the girl's death, - says Dr. Carol Hauser, who conducted the autopsy. - It is possible that my grandmother Kimber inaccurately calculate the dose, or the child has taken more pills after having received the medication. To Unfortunately, the drugs were kept in a place where Kimber could get them yourself. "

The investigation is being installed, can be brought criminal charges in connection with the death of the girl. However, Dr. Hauser believes that it is one hundred percent accident. "Of course, I believe that all drugs should be stored out of reach of the child's place - says the pathologist. - But even if that is what caused the death of Kimber, I would not call this a coincidence murder, even if unintended. Hopefully, that all parents will learn a lesson from this story. To receive drugs should be approached with special attention. "

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