2006-12-27 02:49:24 · 7 answers · asked by velocity1531 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
READ LABELS - MOST O.T.C. MEDS ARE TAKEN BY PEOPLE 12 AND OLDER BUT WEIGHT HAS A LOT TO DO WITH DOSAGE.
2006-12-27 02:50:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You did not give us enough information to supply you with an intelligent answer.
We need to know:
1) What is the medicine?
2) What is the state of his health?
If it is a prescription or over-the-counter med, call the pharmacy.
If it is an "alternative medicine" and the illness is not life-threatening, you can usually cut the dose based on a 150 lb. adult. For instance, a cup of mullein tea made with 1 tablespoon of herb is a dose for an adult. If your son weighs 75 lbs., you could safely give him 1/2 cup of the tea.
2006-12-27 14:28:26 · answer #2 · answered by Janet S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask his pediatrician. Meds go by weight most of the time. My 8 year old, 89 lbs, is allowed to take 2 motrin for his headaches.
2006-12-27 10:51:52 · answer #3 · answered by workingclasshero 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what it is...usually the directions will say 12-adult. How much does he weigh? Call your local pharmacy to be on the safe side.
2006-12-27 10:51:43 · answer #4 · answered by PegBundyWannabe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on his weight and size, but NO asperin
2006-12-27 11:51:38 · answer #5 · answered by zarem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how much do they weigh? many children's medicines provide weight guidelines. ask your physician.
2006-12-27 10:51:33 · answer #6 · answered by Each1Teach1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should be ok.
2006-12-27 10:51:34 · answer #7 · answered by ~*RaMpAgE*~ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋