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What is the typical dose of Mepron for an adult?
And for kids?
And is it possible for Mepron to work against Babesia in a young child, without being combined with Zithromax?
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Sammi
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I don't know what the Mepron dose for children is, but for adults it is typically 2-4 teaspoons daily.
The first time I treated Babesiosis, I took one teaspoon of Mepron twice daily for some time and then I increased it to one teaspoon three times daily.
I am treating Babeisosis now with a different doctor, and I take two teaspoons twice daily. I think this dose is more effective for adults.
It is my understanding that Mepron needs to be taken with Biaxin, Zithromax, or Ketek to work effectively.
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kreynolds
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I took 2 teaspoons daily.... 750mg/tsp.
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Quest: + Bartonella (B.Henselea & B. Quintana),+ Babesia, and + Mycoplasma and Lyme-Induced Addisons Disease
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My daughter took 2 tsp daily (750mg/tsp) as well, once in the am and once in the pm--12-years-old and barely weighs over 80 pounds. She did not take it alone. She was on Zithromax with it.
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seekhelp
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Wow, I never got over 1/2 tsp 2x daily. My old LLMD started me out at 1/4 tsp once a day and dosed up.
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kreynolds
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I am pretty sure most LLMDS treat Babesia with the combo of Mepron/Malarone along with Zithromax.
I haven't met one that hasn't......
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Quest: + IGG Bands 18,23,39,41,58,66 and 93.
Quest: + IGM Bands 23,39
Quest: + Bartonella (B.Henselea & B. Quintana),+ Babesia, and + Mycoplasma and Lyme-Induced Addisons Disease
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