Tuesday, November 22, 2011

How to Give Medicine to Kids?

It’s often a challenge to convince kids to take much-needed medicine when they’re sick. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions to make medicine more palatable and safe for children:



  • Refrigerate liquid medicines before giving them to a child.
  •  If the doctor or pharmacist says it’s ok, mix the medication with a bit of juice or pudding.
  •  Ask your pharmacist to mix flavoring into the medication before you take it home.
  •  Explain to the child that the medicine will help him or her feel better.

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