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A member asked:
can an adult take delsym (dextromethorphan) and tessalon perles together?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Alvin Linanswered
Geriatrics 30 years experience
Yes, but . . .: It's always best to ask your prescribing doc & dispensing pharmacist what to take and what to avoid. They can only do that if you tell them everything you take including OTC. More importantly, you need to be very specific & detailed. For instance, there are many versions of Delsym, (dextromethorphan) each w/various medication recipes. Check out http://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=844-2022,353-156
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A member asked:
When is it safe to use adult moisturizer on my baby's skin?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Anatoly Belilovskyanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Depends...: ...What's in the moisturizer that makes it adult? If it's perfume, she can use it before her first date. The basic ingredients -- mineral oil, water, emulsifier -- are the same for all kinds of moisturizer; proportions determine how "gooey" the product is -- and preference for that varies more by skin type than by age.
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A member asked:
Can I give my baby adult medication like acetaminophen?
6 doctor answers • 11 doctors weighed in
Dr. Scott Katzanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
No: It is never recommended to give an infant adult medication. Always check with your pediatrician before giving any medication, especially in the first few months.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Can an adult head lice bug be killed just by squeezing it between your fingers?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. PHILLIP KIManswered
General Practice 15 years experience
Maybe: Lice is small but anything that is large enough can potentially be eradicated with shear physical force. But i would recommend medications instead to treat.
6.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old member asked:
Does genetic play a role hearing loss susceptibility to aminoglycosides in children or adults?
2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Oldsanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 32 years experience
Genetic hearing loss: Yes, a genetic mutation in mitochondrial RNA has been shown to predispose individuals to hearing and balance problems when they receive amino glycoside antibiotics. This can happen even at low doses typically acknowledged to minimize the risk of toxicity. At high doses, however, amino glycosides can exhibit toxicity in the ear even in individuals without this mutation.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Does the plague effect children, the elderly and adults differently?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Aaron Stuppleanswered
General Practice 9 years experience
In treatment only: The main source of infection for Yersinia pestis, the cause of bubonic plague, is by contact with rodents and their fleas. Therefore, children may be more likely to handle rodents or other animals in certain circumstances. Otherwise, the elderly may have a poorer prognosis as in most other illnesses. Tetracyclin, a common treatment, is not suitable for children under 8 years.
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