She will have no choice but to swallow it, even if she is upset that you forced her to do so. For example, if the medication comes in a chewable tablet, you might ask for that to prevent your child from spitting it out.
You can avoid her teeth by placing your finger against the inside of her cheek; this will cause her to swallow the medication without fuss. Skip to content.
The effectiveness of certain medications can be altered when mixed with food or liquid. Giving it your best guess isn't worth the risk. Many antibiotics and some other medicines need to be refrigerated. Some can be left out on the counter for a few minutes or tucked inside your purse or diaper bag for the drive to daycare or school.
Others need to be kept cool constantly, at home and on the go. Ask your pharmacist to go over any specific guidelines and storage recommendations with you. Keep medicines that don't need to be refrigerated in a cool, dry place. Don't keep them in your bathroom medicine cabinet, which can get warm and moist from the shower. Keep all medicines safely out of reach, and follow our expert's advice on the best way to dispose of expired medication. Join now to personalize. Photo credit: istock. Ask the pros Get the dose right It's all in the delivery Timing is everything Help the medicine go down Store drugs safely.
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Password Forgot your password? Keep me logged in. Log in. Get the BabyCenter app. Download now. Do carefully measure medication dosage before mixing with any other food or juice. Measure carefully. For infants and toddlers, the dosage is carefully prescribed according to weight, and even a little too much or too little can be dangerous.
Use a pediatric measuring device, such as a measuring dropper or oral syringe. A proper measuring tool often comes with a liquid prescription and if not, a selection is available at most pharmacies. Do call your pediatrician if your child spits out the medication. Dosage measurement is critical for little ones and only the doctor can say if a second try is safe.
Do not use kitchen spoons. This method does not give an accurately measured dose. If the child squirms, the entire dose could end up on the floor.
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