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Archive for Term: Medication

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosage

**Please be advised that the concentration of INFANT ACETAMINOPHEN has changed as of August 2011.  PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK THE CONCENTRATION LISTED ON YOUR BOTTLE BEFORE DOSING YOUR CHILD.  CALL OUR OFFICE WITH ANY QUESTIONS.  DO NOT GIVE ACETAMINOPHEN/TYLENOL TO...

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Cetirizine (Zyrtec) Dosage

** Zyrtec can be given every 24 HOURS ** Under age 12 MONTHS, PLEASE CONSULT PROVIDER ** Dosing :  ¼ tsp=1.25ml     ½ tsp=2.5ml    1 tsp=5ml CETIRIZINE DOSING (ZYRTEC)  Children’s 24hr Suspension Children’s Chewables Children’s Chewables Tablets May be given...

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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Dosage

**Benadryl can be given every 6 HOURS.  CAUTION!!! Benadryl can cause significant sleepiness or an unexpected hyperactivity reaction in some children. Consult your physician for children under 12 MOS OF AGE.** Dosing :  ¼ tsp=1.25ml     ½ tsp=2.5ml    1...

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Ear Infection

Ear pain is one of the biggest causes of distress and sleepless nights for children and their parents.  For those of us who have experienced one of those sleepless nights with our children we understand how difficult they can...

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Fexofenadine (Allegra) Dosage

** Allegra can be given every 12 HOURS ** Under age 12 MONTHS, PLEASE CONSULT PROVIDER ** Dosing :  ¼ tsp=1.25ml     ½ tsp=2.5ml    1 tsp=5ml FEXOFENADINE DOSING (ALLEGRA)  Children’s Suspension Oral Disintegrating Tablet (ODT) 60mg/10ml Tablet 180mg/30ml Tablet...

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Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) Dosage

IBUPROFEN DOSING (MOTRIN, ADVIL).  NO CHANGE TO INFANT CONCENTRATIONS OF IBUPROFEN (Must be 6 months or older- Do NOT give Ibuprofen to children under 6 months of age!) Dosing :  ¼ tsp=1.25ml     ½ tsp=2.5ml    1 tsp=5ml Infant Drops Children’s...

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Loratadine (Claritin) Dosage

** Claritin can be given every 24 HOURS ** Under age 12 MONTHS, PLEASE CONSULT PROVIDER ** Dosing :  ¼ tsp=1.25ml     ½ tsp=2.5ml    1 tsp=5ml LORATADINE DOSING (CLARITIN)  Children’s 24hr Suspension Children’s Chewables Tablets Reditabs (Oral Disintegrating Tablets) ODT...

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Over The Counter Medications

Over–the–Counter (OTC) medications can be very confusing and potentially dangerous for parents and their children.  Even doctors and nurses can feel overwhelmed and confused when walking into the cold/flu aisle of your local pharmacy. There are hundreds of products...

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