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If your child has a toothache, it may be an early sign of tooth decay. If the pain doesn't clear up after a couple of days, you should make an appointment with the dentist—even if the toothache is caused by a baby tooth.

Treatment

Take a Bite out of Pain
You can give your child fast, temporary toothache relief by soaking a cotton ball in benzocaine or oil of cloves, and holding it against the problem area. Avoid giving your child very hot or very cold food or drinks. This could bring pain to an already sensitive area.

Tips

Make Brushing Fun
Teaching your child proper dental habits is important even from a very young age. Make it fun by letting them pick out their own toothbrush and toothpaste—there are even special flavors made just for kids!

An Apple a Day
You can avoid extra dental visits by giving your child healthy snacks like apples or bananas. Sugary foods don't easily wash away with saliva, and snacktime is far away from brushing time.

High Fever

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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