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Tips for Parents While Administering Medicines to Children - Frequently Asked Questions

Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Feb 15, 2018


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which doctor should I consult for administering medicines to children?

A pediatrician must be first consulted, with the challenges faced in administering the prescribed medicine.

2. Can a parent add one full dose of medicine to a whole bottle of fruit juice?

One must not add the dose to a entire bottle of juice or any other drink; as less dose could be consumed if the whole bottle is not drunk at one time.

3. What is an oral liquid medication?

It is a route of administering medicines through the mouth. The medicine reaches different parts of the body after being absorbed into the bloodstream.


4. Can a second dose be given if the child throws out the medicine?

Yes, if the parent is sure that the child has vomited the entire dose of medicine, another full dose can be given.

5. Can the child be given the liquid medicine through a nipple?

Yes, a child can be given liquid medicine through a feeding bottle nipple, without the bottle.

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