CHILDREN & ADULTS WITH AD/HD (CHADD)

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Healthcare Philosophy
Antibiotics
Fever
Cough
Diarrhea
Sunscreen usage
Diarrhea management with "white diet"

18057 Highway 105 West, Suite 220
Montgomery, Texas 77356

(936) 582-5620


	Fever I have written a brochure on this topic that should be available in the clinic. Basically, there is much unnecessary fear of fever in children. Fever is actually beneficial, helping the immune system to mobilize faster in fighting off the infection. Fever does not cause brain damage. Febrile seizures can occur but they are generally harmless and occur in only 3% of children between 6 months and 3 years of age. Teething does not cause fever. Treatment to lower the fever does not make the disease go away, although it does help your child to be less irritable. Don’t think that you should not treat a fever in your child before coming into the doctor so we can see how high it is. It is a lot easier to examine a child who is not irritable with high fever. I will believe you if you tell me the fever was high at home.

Protect your child from Acetaminophen overdose

Accidental ingestion and poisoning of children with medicines containing acetaminophen are serious problems.

Acetaminophen can be found in products used to treat fever, aches and pains, menstrual cramps and colds. If a child ingests too much acetaminophen, he or she is at risk for internal bleeding and liver damage.

Parents should learn to identify whether medicines contain acetaminophen. You may recognize some products by their brand name (e.g., Tylenol). You also should check to see if acetaminophen is listed under the "active ingredients" on the labeling. In additions, the abbreviation "APAP" on a product label indicates that the medicine contains acetaminophen.

Be aware that infant drops have a higher concentration of acetaminophen (100mg/mL) than liquid suspension products for older children (32 mg/mL). Thus, there is a greater risk for error when giving infants medicines that contain acetaminophen.

Following are tips to ensure that your child gets the correct amount of acetaminophen-containing medication:

Do not administer adult medicines to children.
Following dosing instructions on the package based on your child's age or weight.
Do not give your child more than one medicine that contains acetaminophen at the same time.
Do not give more than the maximum amount, even if your child's pain or fever isn't getting better.
Be sure you know how many hours you need to wait before giving another dose.
Do not use kitchen spoons to measure medicine. Use only measuring devices supplied with the product or intended for administering medicine.

Come Visit Our Office!

You are invited to come in to meet our caring staff, tour the new facility, and request information about our pediatric services.

Other Lake Area Medical Center Providers:

Lake Area Ear Nose & Throat

Affiliations/Hospitals
Conroe Regional Medical Center
St Luke's Community Medical Center, The Woodlands
Texas Children's Hospital