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… Weight-Loss Medicines On this page: About This Medicine … is the only weight-loss medicine that is approved for children. It is meant to be used only in children over the age of 12. Why are prescription weight-loss medicines used? …
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… Getting Enough Fibre On this page: Overview Overview Why is fibre … amount of fibre? In general, experts recommend that men ages 19 and older try to get 38 grams of fibre a day. Women ages 19 and older should try to get 25 grams a day. If you …
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… Planning to Be an Organ Donor Upon Death On this page: Overview Overview Some people who … the Canadian Blood Services Organs and Tissues for Life webpage (organtissuedonation.ca) to register. Put your name on … the Canadian Blood Services Organs and Tissues for Life webpage (organtissuedonation.ca) to register. Let your family, …
Medications
… Foscarnet Sodium - Injection On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … This medication is an antiviral that works by stopping the growth of viruses. Controlling CMV retinitis can help … products). Caution is advised when using this drug in children because they may be more sensitive to the effects …
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… Azithromycin Suspension - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral … on your medical condition and response to treatment. For children, the dose is also based on weight. Shake the …
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… Clarithromycin - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial … on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dosage may also be based on weight. If you are …
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… Voriconazole - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … drugs known as azole antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungi. How To Use Read the Patient Information … of this drug, especially QT prolongation (see above). Children may be at greater risk for liver problems and being …
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… Hydrocortisone Suppository - Rectal On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … much corticosteroid. These side effects are more likely in children and people who use this medication for a long time. … this medication may temporarily slow down a child's growth if used for a long time. See the doctor regularly so …
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… Buserelin Acetate - Implant On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … that the body makes. This effect helps slow or stop the growth of cancer cells and helps relieve symptoms such as … control. This product is not approved for use in women or children. Buserelin must not be used during pregnancy. It …
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… Maraviroc - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). In children, the dosage is also based on weight. It is very … fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, bulging eyes, unusual growth in the neck/thyroid known as a goiter) signs of a …
