Health Tip: Giving Your Child Medicine
 

You should ask your doctor or pharmacist detailed questions about the medication before taking it home.



Here is a list of important questions to ask, courtesy of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration:



What is the name of the drug, and what is it prescribed for?

Are there any other drugs that may interact in a harmful way with this drug?

How often does my child need to take this medication, what is the correct dose, and for how long should I give it?

How quickly will this medication begin to work?

What happens if my child accidentally misses a dose?

Are there any side effects to this drug that I should watch for?



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