Articles related to "Medications For Children"

Treating ADD and ADHD with medication is a difficult decision for parents to make. Understanding what ADD and ADHD drugs do can help to make an informed choice.

Studies indicate that an alarming number of children are affected by bad drug reactions. What can parents do to protect their children?

An FDA Public Health Advisory was released Jan. 17 warning against using over-the-counter cold medications in children under 2 and to exhibit caution under the age of 11.

Over the course of a year, industry guidelines for children's over-the-counter cold medication have completely reversed.

Children under the age of 6 may be at risk and children under the age of two are difinitely at risk in the use of OTC cold and cough medications.

A metered-dose inhaler (MDI) is a handheld item that dispenses a calculated dosage of medicinal drug directly to the lungs.

An FDA panel has found cold and cough medications to be ineffective in children. For kids, treating colds the old-fashioned way is best.

The unique challenge of working with children and medication is that there are typically no pharmacological research studies designed for children.

Parents can educate children about drugs, give children choices about taking them and keep liquid medication chilled to get kids to take their prescriptions.

As rates of ADHD climb parents, teachers and students are looking for creative alternatives to the usual pharmaceutical solutions. Is Omega-3 such an alternative?

Here follows a list of causes, symptoms, dianosing criteria, and medical treatment for childhood epilepsy....

This is Part 2 of my series on illnesses and the Daycare. This portion discusses some common illnesses and if kids should be kept home due to them.

The Collin Children's Pill Guide covers medications as well as over-the-counter drugs and basic topics such as home first aid and tips for communicating with physicians.

Commercially-manufactured natural thyroid hormone like Armour Thyroid is on indefinite backorder. A compounding pharmacy may be able to offer a natural alternative.

Whilst costs are rising, it is possible to use a series of money saving ideas to reduce bills and cut costs. Seniors should also check eligibility for state benefits.

Nearly half of commonly used orthodox treatments have unknown effectiveness, according to clinical evidence researchers. The evidenced-based medicine debate continues.

Parents can be upset if their child is diagnosed with threadworm. However, it is a common problem and one that can be treated straightforwardly.

Parents often administer medications to their children to prevent the onset of fever following immunizations. New evidence casts doubt on the wisdom of this practice.

Protect your family from swine flu with different vaccine options, good hand washing habits, a strong immune system and learning about Tamiflu safety for children.

Bipolar Disorder is a complex disability requiring a team of professionals to ensure the success of the child. Once the team is in place, communication is the key.

Lyrica® (pregabalin) is a widely prescribed medication. It is important to know the facts about Lyrica® before starting this medication.

Antihistamines were once thought to be helpful to infants who suffered from cold symptoms. However, as of 2006, their usage in infants has come under scrutiny.