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… Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview Tooth decay and … of fluoride toothpaste. Use a pea-sized amount for children ages 3 to 6 years. Start flossing your child's teeth when … an empty cup for your child to play with. Provide your older baby or toddler with healthy foods. Give your child …
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… Thyroid Hormone Replacement for Hypothyroidism On this page: Overview Overview Thyroid hormones … usually taken by mouth. How much you need depends on your age, your body weight, and whether you are pregnant. Thyroid … dose of replacement hormone. Children, pregnant women, and older adults may need to have their blood levels checked …
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… Malabsorption Syndrome On this page: … such as B12 and iron. Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older D-Xylose Absorption Test Giardiasis Upper …
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… Antitussive/Antihistamine - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … dizziness, headache, blurred vision, upset stomach, nausea, constipation, or dry mouth/nose/throat may occur. If any of … doctor or pharmacist about the safe use of this product. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… Decongestant/Opioid Antitussive/Guaifenesin - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, upset stomach, nausea, constipation, nervousness, or trouble sleeping may occur. If … your doctor or dentist that you are taking this medication. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… Antitussive/Antihistamine/Acetaminophen - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … dizziness, headache, blurred vision, upset stomach, nausea, constipation, or dry mouth/nose/throat may occur. If any of … get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… Oxycodone/Naloxone Sustained-Action - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … the effect of oxycodone in the gut. This helps prevent constipation that commonly occurs with strong opioids. How … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… Aripiprazole - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … heartbeat, pneumonia) when this medication is used by older adults with dementia. This medication is not approved … excess saliva/drooling, blurred vision, weight gain, constipation, headache, and trouble sleeping may occur. If …
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… Fentanyl - Transdermal On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … Side Effects See also Warning section. Nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, or … and apply a new patch afterward, and how to do so properly. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… Diabetes: Blood Sugar Levels On this page: Overview Overview … lower than 5.0 to 10.0 mmol/L. footnote 1 Children of any age with type 2 diabetes In general, experts suggest an A1c of 7.0% or less for children of any age who have type 2 diabetes. footnote 2 Your child's doctor …
