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A member asked:
In general, can i give my child half of adult otc medication recomendations? or is that still too much?
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It depends: Medications for children is calculated based on weight. Your child's weight and the type and concentration of medications would be necessary information to accurately answer your question.
Answered 12/30/2014
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