The Harriet Lane Handbook: A Manual for Pediatric House OfficersJason W. Custer, Rachel E. Rau The Harriet Lane Handbook represents over 50 years of expert guidance for pediatric residents and all those who treat children. This irreplaceable manual is your everyday reference for fast, accurate bedside consultation. The book's trademark formulary will be regularly updated online, to keep you absolutely current. New or revised chapters on palliative care, toxicology, dermatology, and growth and nutrition help you streamline diagnosis and treatment. Still convenient and pocket-sized, this latest edition includes Expert Consult functionality, so you can access the complete contents of the book online, fully searchable.
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Page 870
... solution : 10 mg / mL ( 150 mL ) ; contains sacharin and sorbitol Adult : Child ( limited data ) : 3–5 mg / kg / 24 ... solution at 200 mg PO BID until resolution . Oral solution and capsule dosage form should NOT be used interchangeably ...
... solution : 10 mg / mL ( 150 mL ) ; contains sacharin and sorbitol Adult : Child ( limited data ) : 3–5 mg / kg / 24 ... solution at 200 mg PO BID until resolution . Oral solution and capsule dosage form should NOT be used interchangeably ...
Page 924
... solution , warm solution by holding the bottle in the hand for 1-2 min . Cold solutions may result in dizziness . For otitis externa , patient should lie with affected ear upward before instillation and remain in the same position after ...
... solution , warm solution by holding the bottle in the hand for 1-2 min . Cold solutions may result in dizziness . For otitis externa , patient should lie with affected ear upward before instillation and remain in the same position after ...
Page 946
... solution ; 1 drop in each eye 15 min before exam . Nasal decongestant ( in each nostril ; give up to 3 days ) : Infant ( > 6 mo ) : 1-2 drops of 0.16 % solution ( see remarks ) Q3 hr PRN Child 1-6 yr : 2-3 drops of 0.125 % solution Q4 ...
... solution ; 1 drop in each eye 15 min before exam . Nasal decongestant ( in each nostril ; give up to 3 days ) : Infant ( > 6 mo ) : 1-2 drops of 0.16 % solution ( see remarks ) Q3 hr PRN Child 1-6 yr : 2-3 drops of 0.125 % solution Q4 ...
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