treat their children by using medications designed to tackle an
all-encompassing list of symptoms. If a child has a horribly runny nose
and a hacking cough significant enough to warrant treatment, then it's
best to use medications made to treat those specific symptoms. Also, be
sure to continue to use them only for as long as they are truly
necessary.
4. Coping with rejection. Let's face it, some medicine - both
over-the-counter and prescription - doesn't taste so good. And even
when it does, young children who don't feel well are prone to spitting
it out, throwing it up, or simply rejecting it altogether. While it may
be tempting to try and mask the taste by mixing the medication directly
with other liquids in a child's bottle, unfortunately, parents are
all-too-often left guessing how much medication has actually been
absorbed when children fail to finish drinking it. Since repeat dosing
runs the real risk of an overdose, it's critical to discuss with your
child's doctor before offering a second dose, and better yet - getting
it right the first time.*
5. Contact Your Doctor or Pharmacist. Remember, you're not a doctor.
You're a parent. Rely on credible sources, such as your pharmacist and
child's pediatrician, to make sure you always get the right medication
for your child's symptoms, the right amount of medication for your
child's age and weight, and that you are giving it to your children the
right way. Doctors and pharmacists can give you additional valuable
information, such as which medications should not be mixed with other
liquids, so you can make sure the medicine you're giving is not only
necessary, but that it is going to be safe and effective as well.
As we head into yet another cold and flu season, remember to ask
your
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