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My 8 Year Old Was Prescribed 20mg Twice A Day For Croup Is This Safe

Updated November 26, 2013
tl Says:
Fri, November 1, 2013

Please advise - my 8 year old was presc. 20 mg steroids twice a day to treat her croup- she only weighs 54 lbs. is this safe?

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Verwon Says:
Tue, November 26, 2013

Hello, Tl! How is she doing?

What steroid was prescribed?

I really can't answer your question from just the limited information you've provided. There are some that can be given to children and some that aren't safe for kids.

Can you please post back with more details? Thanks!

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