Health Tip: Giving Medicine Safely to Children

-- Giving a child the wrong dose or an inappropriate medication can have serious consequences, says MedlinePlus.

Drug labels for prescription medicines should have a section on use among children.

To safely give medicine to your child, MedlinePlus suggests:

• Read and follow the label directions every time.
• Watch for any side effects.
• Know the abbreviations for amounts such as tablespoon and teaspoon.
• Use the correct dosing device.
• Follow age- and weight-limit restrictions.
• Check with a doctor before giving two medicines at once.

Posted: July 2019