Giving Medicine to Kids

Here are some tips on how to give medicines safely to children.

1. Make sure you understand the instructions before leaving the pharmacy.

2. Always use good light to reduce risk of giving the wrong medicine or the wrong dose.

3. Always use child-resistant caps and lock all medications away from your child.

4. Give the correct dose as directed by your pediatrician or on product labeling.

5. A pediatric syringe is the most accurate dosing device.

6. If your child doesn't like the taste, ask your pharmacist about other dosage forms and flavors.

7. Report any adverse effects to the medicine to your health care provider.

8. Make sure kids know medicine is not candy.