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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … much corticosteroid. These side effects are more likely in children, and in people who use this medication for a long …
Medications
… or easy bleeding/bruising. Uses Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an … on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dosage is also based their weight. To reduce …
Medications
… to treatment, and other medications you may be taking. Children's dosage is also based on weight. To reduce your … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Younger children may be more sensitive to the side effects …
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… if you have used it for a long time or in high doses. To prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. … (such as agitation, hallucinations). Infants and children younger than 3 years using anesthesia or drugs for sedation … using lorazepam. Lorazepam may harm an unborn baby. Newborn babies of mothers who receive this medication late in …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Children usually progress from one developmental milestone … each child grows and gains skills at their own pace. Some children may be advanced in one area, such as language, but …
Health features
… cold and flu season, and a return to school for kids. Our children are back in school or daycare, which can mean new … health feature. Find resources for K-12 Schools about preventing the spread of communicable diseases, including …
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… in the urine. What happens when you have homocystinuria? Babies born with homocystinuria may fail to grow and gain … may develop diseases of the heart and blood vessels at a young age. If homocystinuria is not diagnosed in infancy, … in the urine. What happens when you have homocystinuria? Babies born with homocystinuria may fail to grow and gain …
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… 9 mg. Adolescents Ages 9 to 13 Ages 14 to 18 8 mg. 11 mg. Children Ages 1 to 3 Ages 4 to 8 7 mg. 10 mg. What foods are … 9 mg. Adolescents Ages 9 to 13 Ages 14 to 18 8 mg. 11 mg. Children Ages 1 to 3 Ages 4 to 8 7 mg. 10 mg. What foods are …
Medications
… time lost from work or school. This drug is also used to prevent breathing trouble brought on by exercise. Formoterol … to use if an asthma attack occurs. It is recommended that children and teenagers, who need to use formoterol to treat …
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… your specific health needs. Uses This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble … more details. This medication may temporarily slow down a child's growth if used for a long time. However, poorly … To help prevent osteoporosis later in life, encourage children to exercise and eat a healthy diet (including …