2006-09-06 15:12:25 · 7 answers · asked by SeJon 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Children are smaller! They weigh less. Their body systems are not fully developed--which effects the way the pills are metabolized.
2006-09-06 15:14:26 · answer #1 · answered by Ralley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the drug is measured by the weight of the individual who is taking it. 500mg will be a hefty dose for a person of under 100 lbs, but it's a normal amount for a person over over 100 lbs. They use ages as a gauge.
Children's asperine will likely be the same size tablet, but have a lower dose of the pain relieving drug and a higher content of sugar.
2006-09-06 15:16:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aspirin is a strong drug and can be dangerous for children. Children are advised not to take it, or to try one half of a child strength aspirin to ascertain whether or not any allergies exist
2006-09-06 15:18:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children are much smaller. Takes less to have the same effect.
2006-09-06 15:14:29 · answer #4 · answered by Alan Turing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Common sense tells you that a young child's body cannot handle the dosage that an adults body can
2006-09-06 15:16:03 · answer #5 · answered by SidTheKid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because their small bodies cannot tolerate an adult doseage..
2006-09-06 15:22:32 · answer #6 · answered by brock 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they are tiny people and can't handle a full dose
2006-09-06 15:14:09 · answer #7 · answered by Lola76 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋