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… the underlying cause. To learn more about when to take your child to the emergency room, see: BC Children's Hospital: When to bring your child to the BC Children's Emergency Department First …
Health topics
… is taken. It normally happens between 24 and 48 hours after birth, before your baby leaves the hospital. If you don't … provider or public health nurse. If you had a home birth, your midwife will do the screen at home. When babies …
Medications
… (such as confusion). This medication may slow down a child's growth if used for a long time. Consult the doctor … for more details. See the doctor regularly so your child's height and growth can be checked. During pregnancy, … products that may interact with this drug are: aldesleukin birth control pills diabetes medications estrogen hormone …
Medications
… drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). For children, the dosage is also based on their body size. Avoid … and herbal products). This medication may slow down a child's growth. The effect on final adult height is unknown. … more details and to discuss the use of reliable forms of birth control while taking this medication and for 2 weeks …
Medications
… may need to be adjusted. This medication may slow down a child's growth if used for a long time. Consult the doctor … for more details. See the doctor regularly so your child's height and growth can be checked. Older adults may … aspirin/celecoxib/ibuprofen) hormones (such as androgens, birth control pills, estrogens) immunosuppressants (such as …
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… Hormone treatments that may be prescribed include: Birth control pills, patch, or ring. These release two … also can reduce menstrual bleeding and pain. Progestin-only birth control, such as mini-pills, implants, and shots. These types of birth control can reduce bleeding and cramping. Progestin …
Medications
… drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). For children, the dosage is also based on age, weight, and … medication is not recommended for children younger than 18 years of age. If you are taking didanosine in addition to … This medication may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control such as pills, patch, or ring. This could …
Medications
… for more information. This medication contains aspirin. Children and teenagers less than 18 years old should not take aspirin if they have chickenpox, … This medication may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control such as pills, patch, or ring. This could …
Health topics
… Lead can also be passed to a baby through breast milk. Children Children should be checked, no matter what their age, if … "I don't know," a lead test may need to be done. Does your child live in or regularly visit a house or building that …
Medications
… while taking this medication. Serious (sometimes fatal) birth defects, miscarriages, and premature births have … also suggests isotretinoin may stop normal growth in some children (epiphyseal plate closure). Consult your doctor for … side effects of this drug, especially the effects on bones. Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
