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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one in three Americans suffers from some form of arthritis. Not being active enough is one cause. Doing activities improperly is another. Remember, exercise* not only helps prevent arthritis, it's also good for keeping arthritis in check.

Treatment

Stay Active
Keep your joints healthy by staying active. Exercises and activities that don't put a lot of stress on your joints may improve your overall cardiovascular health and can also keep your joints flexible. Low-impact exercises* like swimming, aquacising and pilates are excellent ways to stay in shape, while not placing a high level of impact on your joints.

Tips

Don't Let Life Get Repetitive
Keeping arthritis in check can be a part of your daily health and exercise routine. Avoid joint movements that are highly repetitive. That doesn't mean you should stop practicing your forehand. You might just want to give equal time to practicing your backhand. This will help reduce the repetitive stress you're placing on specific joints and cartilage—stress that can lead to arthritis.

* Always remember to check with your doctor before beginning or changing an exercise plan.

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Age	Dosage

Adults and children 12 years and older	Take 1 caplet or tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist If pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet or tablet, 2 may be used Do not exceed 6 caplets or tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

Children under 12 years	Ask a doctor


Age	Dosage

Adults and children 12 years and older	Take 2 caplets at bedtime Do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours


Weight (lbs)	Age (years)	Dose (tsp or mL)

	Under 2 years	Ask a doctor

24-35 lbs	2-3 years	1 tsp or 5 mL

36-47 lbs	4-5 years	1½ tsp or 7.5 mL

48-59 lbs	6-8 years	2 tsp or 10 mL

60-71 lbs	9-10 years	2½ tsp or 12.5 mL

72-95 lbs	11 years	3 tsp or 15 mL


Weight (lbs)	Age (years)	Dose (tsp or mL)

Under 24 lbs	Under 2 years	Ask a doctor

24-47 lbs	2 to 5 years	1 tsp or 5 mL

48-95 lbs	6 to 11 years	2 tsp or 10 mL


Weight (lbs)	Age (years)	Dose (chewables)

Under 24 lbs	Under 2	Ask a doctor

24-35 lbs	2 to 3	1

36-47 lbs	4 to 5	1½

48-59 lbs	6 to 8	2

60-71 lbs	9 to 10	2½

72-95 lbs	11	3


Weight (lbs)	Age (years)	Dose (tablets)

Under 48 lbs	Under 6	Ask a doctor

48-59 lbs	6 to 8	2

60-71 lbs	9 to 10	2½

72-95 lbs	11	3


Weight (lbs)	Age (months)	Dose (mL)

	Under 6 months	Ask a doctor

12-17 lbs	6 to 11 months	1.25 mL

18-23 lbs	12-23 months	1.875 mL