my daughter at 4 took 0.5mg flouride QD, she is now 5 so should she take 1mg QD or stay at the 0.5mg dosage?
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This depends on the fluoride level in your water supply.\n\nIf you have less than 0.3 ppm, she should stay on 0.5 mg for now, but start taking a full 1 mg QD at age 6.  If you have between 0.3 and 0.6 ppm, she should only be on 0.25 mg and increase to 0.5 mg at age 6.
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What should you look for?\n"Choose a multi that has about 100 percent of the Daily Value [DV] of most of the essential vitamins and minerals," advises Jeffrey Blumberg, PhD, professor of nutrition at Tufts University. But don't expect it to have 100 percent of the DV of calcium, because that amount is too large to fit into a multi. And be sure to note the amount of vitamin A. "Taking more than 100 percent of the DV may cause bone fractures in postmenopausal women and is linked to birth defects," says Helen Delichatsios, MD, instructor of nutrition at Harvard Medical School. "To play it safe, select a multi that has part or all of its vitamin A as safer beta-carotene."\n\nDo you need a special formula?\nA basic multi is all you need unless you fall into a group with special vitamin/mineral requirements. Women who are or are trying to become pregnant should choose a prenatal supplement because it has higher-than-normal amounts of folic acid, iron, zinc, and calcium--all critical to healthy births. Men and women over 50 benefit from a "seniors" formula that has extra vitamin D, vitamin B12, and calcium. But most older people don't have to watch the iron content of their multi as carefully as you might think. "The evidence that supplemental iron might be a heart disease risk factor in men and postmenopausal women is mixed," says JoAnn Manson, MD, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and chief of preventive medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. "The small amount of iron [18 mg per day] from a standard multi is probably safe for most people." However, if you have hemochromatosis (iron overload), select an iron-free preparation.\n\nShould you choose all-natural, sugar-free, starch-free, or slow-release products?\nMany people prefer using products with all-natural ingredients or no sugar or starch. It's really a personal decision. But those terms don't mean the product is better absorbed. As for slow-release multis, Dr. Blumberg says there's not enough evidence that they offer any advantage to counter the extra cost.\n\nIs there any benefit from added lycopene and lutein?\nUnfortunately, the benefit is only minimal. Lycopene, lutein, and other carotenoids may help to lower the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer. However, the amounts that are found in most multis are quite low, says Dr. Blumberg. Although every little bit helps, you still need to eat lots of fruits and veggies to get optimal intakes of these important compounds.\n\nWhat about the other extras such as enzymes, green algae, EGCG, amino acids, or herbs such as ginkgo?\n"Stick with the basics; your multi doesn't need bells and whistles," says James Dillard, MD, professor of medicine at Columbia University. Why? There are decades of research on vitamins and minerals, but not much data on these extras. As for herbs, it may seem convenient and economical to get herbs in your multi, but Dr. Blumberg says it's not a good idea. "Herbs are not nutrients; they are taken for very specific effects in the body." \n\nHis advice: "If you want to take an herb such as ginkgo, then buy a product that contains only that and in the proper dosage."
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I always gave my daughter a little bit of baby rice cereal mixed with her formula or milk. She slept straight through for 8 hours. I know that doctors don't recommend giving them baby food young, but anyone I know that has given the rice cereal has not had any problems with their children. My daughter is grown and very healthy! =-)
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If I were you, I'd be very careful and dose with 1/3 to 1/4 of the adult dose. In future, you should consider getting the children's formulation, which gives you instructions on how to dose by weight.
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When it reaches 103.5 then is when I usually go to the doctor. But I also have 2 very young children and the doctors tell you that if thier fever gets to 104.0 get them to the doc soon as possible because it can cause brain damage. I hop I answered your question and if you are worried go to the doc and don't wait, better safe than sorry. Also you may want to try to take some tylenol then 4 hours later take motrin and alternate til the fever breaks that is what I do for my children. Get Better
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Expanding on the answer given before this one, digoxin is not given with low heart (60 or below) because further slowing the heart could be dangerous.  \n\nThe "more than 100" part is incorrect, as digoxin is often given in cases of tachycardia or rapid atrial fibrillation at rates well above 100, in order to slow down the heart rate and improve left ventricular function of the heart.
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Hi Lucky,\n\nI just started taking it today. I am approx 145 pounds at 5'3. When I first took the two pills with breakfast I was feeling kind of fearful because the pills made me loose feeling in my skin. Plus I read some article that chromium could be bad for you. Nevertheless, I still want to experiment. The pills won't take your hunger away completely I think, but it helps you have more control. I must say I had an explosion of energy and had to go work out on my treadmill till I burned 350 calories to get the pill out of my system. I think because I am such a small girl at age 33, I just need to perhaps take less pills. So, I am going to reduce the amount to just one a day. Because I think they are way too strong for me. I just simply could not concentrate after taking them, all I wanted to do was get rid of the strange feeling that overcame me. It sort of felt like I drank 2 cups of coffee and could not sit still, to me that was a bit scary but, I am going to get through it, losing 20 pounds means a lot to me. The directions state you should lose a few pounds after the first week and then, they should start falling off a lot after the first week. Did you lose any weight at all? I will let everyone know my results after my first 10 days. ...then 20 days...and then 30 days to see if this stuff really works...I will eat right, not overly so, and I will exercise to burn atleast 200 calories a day. Let me know how it goes, and if anyone is experiencing the same emotions as I when taking this pill.
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I believe that it is 10mg per day but in divided doses and never more than 2.5mg at a time... the max dose is for people under medical supervision and should not be tried at home... I recommend Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses for that kind of info... can be bought at walmart
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i think it is always best to ask a doctor especially if its for your child. there could be a drug interaction or complication with any underlying conditions your daughter might have.
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if it is an "infant medicine," such as children's ibuprofen suspension, it is based on weight, or weight and age for some drugs.\n\nif it is an adult medication, chances are 1) the medication is completely unsafe for children or 2) it is impossible to give a small enough dose without using some very accurate instruments (balances that go to six decimal places, etc.).\n\nfor prescription meds, the best thing is to visit your doctor, have him/her examine your child, and ask all your questions there.  most answers you can get from YA! aren't going to be of any use because these people don't know you or your family.  (much of pharmacokinetics is genetic... gender and age also play major roles.)\n\nfor over-the-counter, ask for a consult at your local pharmacy.  i've never been anywhere that charges for this service, they only sell medications... advice is free.  they have various charts and medical references that most people don't have access to, and they can tell you an appropriate dose if it isn't specified on the package insert.\n\njust keep in mind that any chemical that goes through the body needs to be metabolized.  usually this is done by metabolic enzymes in a healthy liver, but a child's liver may be too immature to handle certain compounds.  an active drug may be harmless while its metabolic byproducts can be toxic, and if the liver doesn't clear those away quickly enough, your treatment may do more harm than good.
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Dramamine works great, but call your Doctor ahead of time to make sure its OK to give to your daughter, and the amount you should give her...\nit will probably be only half a pill at a time\n\n"Dimenhydrinate is not recommended for use by children younger than 2 years of age, except under the direction of a doctor." from yahoo health.
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My 16-year-old is on Concerta and my husband is on Stratera.\n\nThat doesn't really answer your question, but I read the answer about not breaking your daughter's spirit. I know there's a lot of controversy about ADD, and I don't want to get into all of that.  But my husband wasn't diagnosed until a couple of years ago, while he was working on his master's degree.  Since I don't suffer from it, I don't understand it and didn't think it was that big of a deal.  But my husband went from struggling to making straight A's. He told me how amazing it was for him to actually start something and then finish it without being upset with himself for needing to go a million different directions.\n\nSo, basically I just wanted to say good for you, for caring about your daughter and looking for the right thing to do for her.
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Oh, I know! I'm almost 27 frigging years old and STILL have to chew up my pills. I recently had to start taking Prevacid for acid reflux disease and I have to open it up, put the medicine in a cup (which look like teeny tiny white marbles BTW), put it in my mouth, and drink water with it. Although I remember to give my daughter her meds every day... me on the other hand.... take three meds in the a.m. and two meds in the p.m., I cannot remember to take them for the life of me!
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100f is a slight fever. keep an eye on it thou.  keep giving her antibiotics. I'm sure the doc gave her some. Right? Well, did he do a exam on her tonsils?? My kids just did. They had strep throat. Give her med. for pain like Motrin or Tylenol and will help with fever. Mine were at 103f and Motrin chewable pills knocked it out. The fever...Good luck.. If all else fails and the fever does not go away. Take her to the hospital right away. Don't overdose her...... Yes she may not want to eat but keep fluids in her that is very important for dehydration...she may be having, as I like to say to my 5 kids...growing pains in their legs....L
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For children age 6-8, you can give  2mg every 12 hours on the first day the child is having diarrhea.  If the problem persists after one day, contact your pediatrician.  Monitor your child closely for drowsiness, fatigue, and dizziness.
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1%? That is a very low dose. If you're not feeling a difference in a couple of weeks I would ask the Doctor if he can up the percentage. He may want to give you a month. Follow the prescription and be patient. It does take a little time, but if you don't notice a difference, the percentage can definetly be raised from what your currently taking.
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amphotericin b shouldn't be given to a neonate, that is like the worst drug out there for serious side effects\n\nsodium levels shouldn't be over 125mm/hg I think