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The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.
Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.
Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.