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Tips to get the medicine down! |
Children are often uncooperative in taking medications, especially when they are sick or vomiting. Try these tips.
1 Children with high fevers often vomit paracetamol. Suppositories are available and can be inserted into the bottom (rounded end first) with a little lubricating jelly, such as KY. Hold the child’s bottom cheeks together until the urge to pass it has settled.
2 Try a syringe for giving syrups or dissolved tablets to infants or toddlers. Squirt the medicine slowly down the side of the mouth in small amounts.
3 Tablets can be crushed and mixed with a small amount of something sweet, such as raspberry topping or jam. Slow release tablets should not be crushed or broken. Tablets are often swallowed whole more easily with a little apple gel, which makes them slippery.
4 An ice block before giving a medicine or a sweet drink afterwards help to mask the taste.
5 Vomiting is more common when a child has a fever. Delay giving an antibiotic until a high fever settles.
6 Eye drops can be inserted into the corner of the eye while the child is lying down with the eyes closed. When the eyes are opened slowly, the drop flows into the eye.Disclaimer:
Please note this information was correct at time of printing.
For up to date information, speak to your doctor. Source: Spring 1998 Edition | Page 4
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