How to Give Medicine to Children
Given incorrectly, drugs maybe ineffective or harmful. Parents should fully understand a particular drug, what it will do, what reactions to look for, when doses should be given, and the consequences of missing a dose. Always check over the counter (OTC) drugs for product tampering. Read labels. No OTC should be given to children under two years old without a doctor’s permission. Follow doctor’s recommendation for dosage.
Right dosage given at the right time for OTC and presciption drugs is very important as reactions and overdosing can occur. Read measuring instruments carefully. These includes syringes, droppers, cylindrical dosing spoon and dosage cup. Remove the from oral and hypodermic syringes as well as the needle from hypodermic syringes if using them for oral medication administration.
