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How Much Should Children Take?
Consider assimilation ability, age, weight, extent
of symptoms of deficiency. Always use common sense. Build confidence
in what you're doing and work with that motherly instinct. Respect
your doubts and intuitions.
Basic Formula to Follow
Take the weight of the child and divide it by 150 lbs. (weight of average
adult). This will equal the fractional amount of adult dosage required.
Adult dosages are listed on labels.
Example:
Adult dose is 2 capsules, 3 times per day (or 6
capsules). A 60 pound child would take 60 divided by 150 which
equals .40 or 40%. 40% of the adult dosage of 6 capsules would
be 2.4 capsules a day. This is a general rule to follow. Start
out with 1/2 of the amount initially and work up to the above amount
after a couple of doses to be sure the herbs settle well with the
child.
Keep in mind that labeling is basically done as a maintenance
dosage. If you are in a crisis situation or chronic health problem, more
herbs may be necessary more frequently. This site is not meant for diagnosis
or treatment. Please contact your health care professional in situations
of illness for your family.
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