has anyone written a patient information leaflet before (for parents)?

[Ama2007]

I am writting a patient information leaflet for parents to raise their awareness about the safety of some medicines. i would really appreciate it if someone can read it and tell me what they think of it or any comments? anyone?

thanks

[canaria]

which drugs/medicines,why you are doing it, which points you would like to raise?whrer you find it difficult?

[Ama2007]

CNS stimulants (methyphenidate) for kids with ADHD
-need to keep the drug in its container so that you have some form of evidence that the medicines is their child's and they havent just picked up
- I just want someone to read over it and see if it sounds ok (check that its written properly)thats all.

[canaria]

ok that's no problem

[shan]

But why do you want to write something that is already available through the manufaturers of these medicines? I mean, the PILs that come in the original box or which can be downloaded online and printed. I am not sure if you do such a thing, then is it OK to be handed over to a parent/ patient without being approved by MHRA or any such organisation?

Shan

[Ama2007]

the PIL doesnt contain the legality aspects regarding methyphenidate....and yes it has to be approved by MHRA before getting to parents but this is just first steps...