Guest guest Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Not , but my son is similar age and weight and we're using biotin plus magnesium in him and his 18 month old sister for yeast control. We use the Country Life brand of biotin, and it comes in a 1000 mcg (1 mg) tablet and a 5000 mcg (5 mg) capsule. We also supplement with Now brand Magnesium citrate powder. We started with 500 mcg biotin (1/2 tablet of the 1000 mcg) plus about 1/8 teaspoon of magnesium (80 mg). Then we slowly increased the dose every few days until we got to the point of keeping yeast in check. My 3 y.o. who weighs 44 lbs is now taking 6000 mcg of biotin three times a day, and my 18 month old who weighs 25 lbs is on 2500 mcg twice a day. We tailor the magnesium dose as needed depending on their stools. Our youngest is on less biotin but needs more magnesium than her brother who is taking much more biotin. We have used Diflucan in both kids in the past too. I found it helpful to start on the biotin before the course of Diflucan was over so that we had worked up to a decent dose of biotin by the time the Diflucan was done. Hope that helps a bit, Sheri > > , > > How much Biotin do you give (our son is 3 years old & 40 pounds) and do you also give Magnesium ( & which kind) with it? (He tends to get constipated and then has runny poops when it does come out.) > > Our son is currently on Diflucan but I want to switch him to Biotin. > > Thanks! > Cyndi Newton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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