A fit and healthy 14-year-old rugby player died 12 hours after taking treatment for acne, an inquest heard today.
Shaun Jones, described by his mother as "vain" about his appearance, saw his doctor about spots on his back and shoulders after learning his friends had been given medication to deal with similar problems.
The 6ft schoolboy, of Rhydyfelin, near Pontypridd, South Wales, who had previously used Clearasil to treat the spots was diagnosed with mild acne and given a prescription, Cardiff Coroner's Court heard.
But when he went to his local pharmacy
with mother Clare, he was told that drug was out of stock. Shaun and his mother were told the pharmacist had spoken to the doctor, and he could be given different tablets which were exactly the same as the other medication.
Mrs Jones noticed there was no safety leaflet included in the box, but thought nothing of that at the time.
Shaun took the medication with a glass of water just before going to bed at 10.30pm on October 20 last year. Little more than an hour later, he complained to his parents of shortness of breath and tightness in his chest.
Shaun Jones, described by his mother as "vain" about his appearance, saw his doctor about spots on his back and shoulders after learning his friends had been given medication to deal with similar problems.
The 6ft schoolboy, of Rhydyfelin, near Pontypridd, South Wales, who had previously used Clearasil to treat the spots was diagnosed with mild acne and given a prescription, Cardiff Coroner's Court heard.
But when he went to his local pharmacy
with mother Clare, he was told that drug was out of stock. Shaun and his mother were told the pharmacist had spoken to the doctor, and he could be given different tablets which were exactly the same as the other medication.
Mrs Jones noticed there was no safety leaflet included in the box, but thought nothing of that at the time.
Shaun took the medication with a glass of water just before going to bed at 10.30pm on October 20 last year. Little more than an hour later, he complained to his parents of shortness of breath and tightness in his chest.
-Via independent.co.uk