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What supplements can KIDS take for cough?
As a community pharmacist, you will be asked more about supplements can kids take for cough and cold. Many OTC cough and cold medicines commonly used by adults aren’t recommended for children under the age of 6 years old. So, you may find parents asking if any supplements can be safely used... Most supplements are evaluated for safety and …
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Give single dose dexamethasone for pediatric asthma exacerbations
More children will get just ONE or TWO doses of dexamethasone for asthma exacerbations. We're seeing a shift away from the typical 3- to 5-day course of prednisone or prednisolone to a 1- to 2-day course of dexamethasone. Dexamethasone is longer acting and may cause less vomiting. Plus new evidence suggests that a SINGLE dose of dexam…
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