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Medication & Children Center

The chemical balance of a child’s body makes many adult medications inappropriate for use in children, even at lower doses. Medications specifically designed and dosed for use in children include cold medications, pain relievers and fever reducers. Parents often face challenges trying to coax their children to take these medications.

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