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Medications
… Vigabatrin decreases the number of seizures in adults and children who have not been able to control their seizures … while using vigabatrin. Vigabatrin may harm an unborn baby. Ask about reliable forms of birth control while using … codeine). Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain …
Medications
… cause excitement instead of drowsiness in older adults. Children may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug. … be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby. Newborn babies of mothers who use this medication late … Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain …
Medications
… of acetaminophen a day. People with liver problems and children should take less acetaminophen. Ask your doctor or … doses near the expected delivery date may harm the unborn baby. To lessen the risk, take the smallest effective dose … Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain …
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… A parent's arms are not strong enough to hold and protect a baby during a crash. Many children who are not restrained die because they are torn … been in an crash or misused, it may not fully protect your baby. Visit the Child Car Seat Safety web page at …
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… lifelong physical, learning and behavioural disabilities. Children, youth and adults with FASD will be affected in … is not known how much alcohol it takes to cause harm. Your baby's brain and nervous system develop throughout your … beer, wine, hard liquor, coolers and ciders, can harm your baby. Binge drinking, that is, drinking more than 3 standard …
Medications
… absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant … Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain … from light and moisture. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
Medications
… and risks. This medication should not be used by women or children. How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet if … can be absorbed through the skin and may harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant … or breast-feeding. It may harm an unborn or breast-feeding baby. Consult your doctor for more details. Drug …
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… is a problem with the skull that causes a baby's head to be oddly shaped. In rare cases it causes pressure on the baby's brain, which can cause damage. It is also called … damage and can make the baby develop more slowly than other children. How is it diagnosed? You or your doctor may notice …
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… does not respond, follow these steps. Adults and older children who have reached puberty For an adult or an older … Babies and young children until the age of puberty For a baby or young child who has not reached puberty: Start CPR. … help arrives or the child is breathing normally. For a baby younger than 1 year Kneel or stand next to the baby …
Medications
… clearly needed. It may cause opioid withdrawal in an unborn baby whose mother has been regularly taking an opioid. The … carefully monitor both the pregnant woman and the unborn baby after this medication is given. Ask your doctor for … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
