CHILDREN could be seriously ill or worse if they take prescription drugs that have gome mkissing in Bredgar, near Sittingbourne.

Police say the drugs were collected for a patient from a chemist but could have been mislaid en route to the patient's home, in the garden or inside the property.

The prescription was in a blue and white paper bag marked Vantage and could be dangerous if taken in large quantities.

Police are particularly concerned if the drugs are found by children and urge parents in the area to be vigilant.

Sgt Robin Wharfe said: "The drugs are more than likely to have been lost in the patient's home but we would like to err on the side of caution and warn residents in the area to be vigilant.

"If anyone finds any prescription drugs they should hand them in to their local doctor's surgery or police station immediately."