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Medications
… specific health needs. Uses Mineral oil is used to treat constipation. It is known as a lubricant laxative. It works … the intestines. This medication should not be used by older adults, children younger than 6 years, or by people who are … appointments. Lifestyle changes that may prevent or relieve constipation include exercising, drinking enough water, and …
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… Exposure Confusion, Memory Loss, and Altered Alertness Constipation, Age 11 and Younger Constipation, Age 12 and Older Copperhead Coral Snake … Dehydration: Drinking Extra Fluids (Older Children and Adults) Diabetes in Children: Care Plan for School or …
Medications
… needs. Uses This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation. It may help to increase the number of bowel … Use Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily for constipation, or as directed by your doctor. If you are … other bowel problem (bowel obstruction) diabetes Older adults may be at a greater risk for loss of blood minerals …
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… Canada and Osteoporosis Canada recommend that Canadian adults take daily vitamin D supplements. footnote 1 Who may … may be damaged. footnote 1 Too much calcium can cause constipation. Too much vitamin D can cause nausea and vomiting, constipation, and weakness. Getting too much vitamin D …
Medications
… does not improve or if it worsens. Side Effects Dry mouth, constipation, stomach upset, headache, dry eyes, dizziness, … disease stomach/intestinal problems (such as blockage, constipation, ulcerative colitis) myasthenia gravis … go away, mental/mood changes, headache, or dizziness. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… Baby sleeps on the outside of the bed, instead of between adults. If there are two adults in the bed, ensure that baby sleeps on the outside of the bed, instead of between adults. Both adults need to be aware that baby is in the bed …
Medications
… or gets worse. Side Effects Dry mouth, dry eyes, headache, constipation, stomach upset/pain, dizziness, drowsiness, … gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute. To prevent constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough water, and … Talk to your doctor about using tolterodine safely. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
Medications
… or gets worse. Side Effects Dry mouth, dry eyes, headache, constipation, stomach upset/pain, dizziness, drowsiness, … gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute. To prevent constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough water, and … Talk to your doctor about using tolterodine safely. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… 2 years of age who are breastfed or fed some human milk Adults over the age of 50 years What should I look for when … (#68f) Fibre and Your Health (#68h) Healthy snacks for adults (#68i) Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults (#68j) Managing constipation with diet: adults (#68l) Vitamin D and your …
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… repaired heart defects grow up and live healthy lives as adults. But some adults have a shorter lifespan than average if their defect … happen. Long-term problems For both children and adults, the treatments they've had or the defect itself can …
