The Right Pseudoephedrine Dosage for Children

It’s very important to give the right pseudoephedrine dosage for children. It’s bad enough for an adult to overdose on a drug, but for children, a drug overdose could be catastrophic. This is even more true for younger kids. In fact, if a young child is given an overdose, this could result in major side effects or possibly even death.

So, this is quite a serious matter. The best thing to do really is see a doctor about your child’s sickness. The doctor should then be able to give specific instructions about the type of medicine, the dose and how to give the medicine to the young one. After seeing a doctor, be sure to follow these instructions very carefully.

Another thing to do is to read very carefully the packaging and other information that comes with the medicine. There may be a table of information which provides specific dosage levels for children of various ages. Check the information provided based on how old your kid is.

There are also some major things to consider. For example, don’t give this type of medication if your child is less than 4 years old. Instead, see your doctor about other options for relieving your child’s discomfort or illness. If your child is older than 4 years but younger than 11 years, be extra careful about following a doctor’s instructions or following the instructions on the medicine’s packaging.

Know what products you’re using or giving. If a drug is meant for adult intake, do not give it to children. Check if the medicine is the long acting or extended release type. If it is, don’t give it to a child who’s less than 12 years old.

If you’ve been reading the instructions that come with the medicine, but they’re unclear, don’t just go with your best interpretation. You have to be sure. So, ask your doctor or pharmacist about what exactly the instructions mean and how to follow them.

Even if you already know what dose to give, it’s still possible to give too much if you don’t measure the amount carefully. So, you need to use measuring items which are exact. If you’re supposed to use a spoon, use a measuring spoon. If you’re told to use a cup, use a measuring cup. Many medicines provide these in their packaging, so use these.

Remember that kitchen and dining spoons come in different sizes and shapes. They don’t have the exactness that’s required for medication. If the medicine you have didn’t come with a measuring spoon, or if it was lost, then go to the drugstore to buy a new one.

Monitor your child’s condition. The medicine is expected to relieve his or her symptoms. If 7 days have already passed and the symptoms are still there, stop taking the medicine and visit your doctor to get additional guidance. It may be time to try something different. It’s also possible that something may be preventing the medicine from doing its job. So, provide your doctor with all the relevant information you can think of.

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Symptoms of Morin Overdose

Motrin is a pain reliever that has ibuprofen as its main active ingredient. Not only does Motrin perform well as a painkiller but it also helps in fever management. This versatility has made Motrin one of the most popular pain relievers in the market. With de-regulation in the United States and elsewhere, Motrin can now be purchased over the counter without a doctor’s prescription at most chemists.

This has resulted in an increased number of Motrin overdose cases mostly by people who do not know the correct dosage. Regardless of the use, the maximum daily Motrin dosage for children should never exceed 40 Mg per Kilogram. Therefore, if the child is 24 Kgs, the maximum daily dosage should never exceed 960 Mg. This rule applies for children between 6 months and 12 years old. Motrin should NEVER under any circumstances be administered to infants below 6 months of age.

For adults, the maximum daily dosage of Motrin should never exceed 3200 Mg. It is important to state this as most people who overdose on Motrin (and other painkillers) do so because they feel their symptoms are severe enough to justify an increased dosage, this is a big mistake.

Motrin should not be used by people who are allergic to ibuprofen. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to ibuprofen are:

• Skin rash, acne or hives.

• Swelling of the face, lips, mouth or tongue.

• A substantial change in the amount of urine passed all of a sudden.

• Chest pain.

• Dark urine.

• Muscle pain and cramps.

• Chest pains usually accompanied with an irregular heartbeat.

• Fainting or a state of confusion.

In case you experience any single, or a combination of two or more of these symptoms, stop taking Motrin immediately and consult a doctor as soon as possible for a health checkup.

Symptoms of a Motrin overdose are usually characterized by the following symptoms:

• Stomach ulcers (may be accompanied by bleeding).

• Stomach and back pain.

• Black tarry stool.

• Vomit that is bloody or tarry (resembling coffee grounds).

• Sudden weight gain or swelling on the body.

• Constipation (that ironically may alternate with diarrhea).

• Kidney problems, especially with elderly patients.

• Gas (characterized by increased belching and flatulence).

• Blurred vision and ringing in the ears.

If any of these symptoms, or any other irregular body reactions soon after you start taking Motrin manifest, then you should make a point of seeing your doctor as soon as possible.

One of the reasons for accidentally overdosing on Motrin is taking the drug with other medication that may contain ibuprofen. Always ensure you are not on any other medication containing ibuprofen when taking Motrin.

First Aid in case of a Motrin Overdose.

In case of a Motrin overdose, if the patient is still conscious place him in an upright-seated position. If unconscious, lay him down horizontally lying on their left side.

In case of difficulty in breathing, perform mouth to mouth or a cardiac massage.

Do not give patient anything to drink or try to induce vomiting.

Call your local emergency numbers for an ambulance as soon as possible.

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Information About The Shingles Vaccine

Shingles (or Herpes Zoster) is a skin disorder, which manifests itself as a painful rash with small blisters. It is usually found on the upper body, mostly in the abdomen, arms and the face. Sometimes a shingles breakout can affect the legs too. A shingles breakout is usually preceded by a fever, headache, fatigue, muscle soreness, stomach upsets and in some cases diarrhea. The rash appears three to five days after these symptoms.

Shingles are caused by the Varicella-Zoster virus, which is also responsible for the chicken pox. These two diseases are very closely linked to each other and Shingles usually appear if someone already had chicken pox in their earlier years. The virus usually stays in the body after chicken pox clears but is usually held in check by the body’s immune system. Shingles is a disease common in people over the age of 50 as the body’s immune system is weakened with age.

There are two major types of vaccines for shingles.

The first one is the varicella vaccine, which technically isn’t a shingles vaccine but a chicken pox vaccine. Since the prevention of chicken pox will subsequently protect you from shingles, it is also listed as a shingles vaccine. The varicella vaccine is usually administered to children before they contact chicken pox. For children, the first varicella shot is administered when they are 12 – 15 month old and a second dose when they are 4 – 6 years old. Older children, and even adults, who have never contacted chicken pox, also get two doses, with the second dose administered after 4 – 8 weeks. The varicella vaccine is however useless for those who have already contacted chicken pox and are still at risk of getting shingles.

The ‘proper’ shingles vaccine is called Zostavax. It is a more potent version of the varicella vaccine. The Zostavax vaccine is highly recommended for adults approaching 50 years of age, as this is when Shingles are most likely to strike. People who have already received the Varicella vaccine are not required to get the Zostavax vaccine although there are no harmful effects of getting both.

However, if you have a medical condition that suppresses your immune system like HIV/AIDS you should not get either of the two vaccines as they are ‘live vaccines’ which contain the Herpes Zoster virus in a subdued state which is normally harmless in people with a healthy immune system but can be dangerous if your immune system is compromised. People taking immune suppressing medication and drugs such as steroids and cancer treatments (both chemotherapy and radiotherapy) should also not take any shingles or chickenpox vaccine. Pregnant women are also not supposed to get the vaccines.

If you are allergic to gelatin and/or neomycin (an antibiotic found in both the varicella and Zostavax vaccines), you should also give the vaccines a very wide berth.

Some side effects that are associated with the Zostavax and varicella vaccines include a mild rash on the vaccinated area, headaches and a mild fever. In case any of these symptoms become severe, you should not hesitate to consult your doctor.

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Looking At The Long Term Dexilant Side Effects

I’ve been curious about what the long term dexilant side effects are. Dexilant itself is a very useful piece of medication. It works by causing a person’s stomach to release less acid. This, in turn, can provide relief for people suffering from various ailments of the stomach and esophagus.

For example, if you’re suffering from acid reflux, dexilant might be able to help. If heartburn is keeping you up at night, or is causing you much discomfort, dexilant could also provide some relief. Or if you’re worried that ulcers will soon be forming in your stomach, dexilant could help prevent this from happening. These are only some of the medical benefits of this drug. There are others.

That said, people would also like to make an informed decision before taking additional medication. This includes knowing about the possible side effects of a particular drug. Since some people might end up taking dexilant for a long period of time, they would in particular want to know more about the possible long term effects of its use.

From the reading I’ve done, it seems there are a number of possible long term effects to watch out for. One of these is the possibility that a person’s magnesium levels in the blood might become too low. If this happens, that person could then experience serious symptoms.

For example, low magnesium levels could lead to issues with the person’s heartbeat. It could at times become unusually rapid, or it could slow down excessively. The heartbeat could also develop an irregular rhythm. A person’s muscles could also be affected. Muscles could potentially experience spasms or cramps. Muscles could also weaken or end up feeling limp. Someone could also feel dizzy or confused. More seriously, a person could suffer from seizures.

Due to these possibilities, your doctor might recommend that you undergo regular tests for magnesium levels in the blood. This will help your doctor know whether the levels are already becoming too low.

Another possible long term effect is that the medicine might, over time, make a person more susceptible to fractured bones or loss of bone strength. This could lead to a greater risk of fracturing one’s wrist, hip or spine in a fall or other accident. What needs to be considered here is the age of the patient. The older a patient is, the greater the chance of bone loss. Also relevant is the dose of the dexilant. The higher the dose, the greater the chance of fractures.

So, it’s best to speak with a doctor about this. It may be possible to reduce this possibility by increasing your intake of calcium. You might also be asked to increase your vitamin D intake by using supplements.

These are some of the possible long term effects of dexilant use. If you expect to be taking this medication for an extended period of time, be sure to have a thorough discussion with your doctor about what side effects to watch out for, and what can be done to help prevent them.

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