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Post by tchamness on Oct 17, 2009 10:22:32 GMT -5
Since Lexi is 12 now and alot of medicine for adult says you can give it to 12 years old, I wonder if any of the parents have tried this? Is it safe? I wonder since she is 12 yes, but she doesn't really weight what "other" 12 year olds weight if it is safe. Any ideas? thanx
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Post by CC on Oct 18, 2009 23:53:18 GMT -5
Depends on what medicine you are speaking about, but for me I would always ask my ped. before giving Chris any meds even if over the counter and how much I should give him. They always go by his weight. Funny I am kind of a small person somewhat  and I myself, say if taking Benadryl allergy and sinus I take what they recommend for 6 to 11 years old and it works like a charm ;D The adult and children over 12 years dose just is to much for me  But say I am taking Motrin I take the dose of an adult and or 12 years and older. I think its like most things and goes on an individual basis. With all that said, I would recommend you ask your Ped. what dosage to give on the med. you need to use. CC ~ |
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Post by tchamness on Oct 23, 2009 13:16:11 GMT -5
I kinda got my answer this weekend. I had to take Lexi to the ER because she had a cough that was outa control. Turns out she had broncitis (sp?). They gave her a lose dose "grown up" antibotic and prescribed the adult mucilux dm ( over the counter). I plan on asking her ped doctor if other things are safe too. But I tell you what. It was NO fun trying to her her to swallow those pills. She just about choked on them. We finally figured out if she stuck her tonque all the way I could put it on the back of her tongue and push it a little that she could swallow them. |
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Post by steffipoo on Oct 23, 2009 14:15:41 GMT -5
I too give Olivia adult doses according to her weight. I tend to go for the lowest possible dose though. Thankfully she can swallow pills cause when we would get antibiotics we would walk out with 3 HUGE bottle because of her weight (she's very overweight). Poor kid has bronchitis... I have found that when teaching Olivia to swallow pills that when she used a straw she had a much easier time getting em down.
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Post by Kaylis on May 6, 2010 21:06:46 GMT -5
Thank you much for the straw suggestion, as that may make the transition from chewing pills to just swallowing them easier. He's still little enough now for it not to be much of an issue, but last time on antibiotics he go two bottles and that was a bit of a pain.
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Post by Emilysmom on May 6, 2010 21:36:39 GMT -5
Emily is "technically" plenty old enough to be able to swallow adult pills, but struggles with it...............unless I place a whole pill in a bite of yogurt or pudding. If I do that, the pill slides right down and she chases it with a drink......EASY! I've tried mashing the pill up and then putting it in pudding, but the taste is horrible. So, we have just put whole pills in pudding or yogurt for many years now and it works well! For some reason, it does not work with ice cream! (The ice cream seems to melt, and she is left with a pill on her tongue....yuck!)
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Post by mg12061 on May 9, 2010 13:58:40 GMT -5
I give Kathleen half the adult dose it I use adult medicine which I do whenever I can because she's much better at swallowing a pill than taking anything that she can taste. She's rather petite even though she's 13. She can swallow her asprin and levoxil without a problem and just about any other pill if it isn't a "horse pill". We too use a straw and hold it low so she has to tilt her head forward a nurse told me once that this makes the pill float to the back of the mouth but if you tilt your head back it will float forward I haven't really tested it but it works for Kathleen.
Mary Grace
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Post by tchamness on Jul 1, 2010 11:18:04 GMT -5
Lexi has gerd. She has to take a pill every morning 1/2 before she eats. I had to help her for a while but she has it down pat now. It is scary to watch though. She takes a drink, put the pill in her mouth and uses 3 fingers to PUSH it down.  and then takes another drink. If I did it that way I would make myself throw up! But it works real well for her.  |
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Post by Connie on Jul 8, 2010 15:01:21 GMT -5
I've not read all the other responses but I have always been told those are guidelines. Actually medicine is prescribed by weight. My daughter is 8 but I only give her the tylenol dose (for example) for a 4-6 yo because she does not weigh enough for the next dosage. Hope this helps.
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Post by herdas on Jul 8, 2019 8:15:57 GMT -5
I don't think it is a good idea unless you consult a doctor and you know what you are doing. I recommend that you use only kids' medicine for it. I think you will always be able to find some online on Canada Drugs Direct or other pharmacies. Good luck with it, hope I was helpful |
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and I myself, say if taking Benadryl allergy and sinus I take what they recommend for 6 to 11 years old and it works like a charm ;D The adult and children over 12 years dose just is to much for me 
But say I am taking Motrin I take the dose of an adult and or 12 years and older. 
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Susan, Proud mom of Michael (32), Justin (25) Emily (22ds), and Jordan (20).
and then takes another drink. If I did it that way I would make myself throw up! But it works real well for her. 
&&Mommy to Griffin (96), Gray (97) Collin (00) enhanced and Lauren (02) the little princess.