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National Institutes of HealthWhen it comes to taking medicines, kids aren't just small adults. For prescription medicines, there is a "Pediatric" section of the label. It says whether the medication has been studied for its effects on children. It also tells you what ages have been studied. Aside from drugs for fever or pain, most over-the-counter products haven't actually been studied in children for effectiveness, safety, or dosing.
When you give medicine to your child, be sure you're giving the right medicine and the right amount. Read and follow the label directions. Use the correct dosing device. If the label says two teaspoons and you're using a dosing cup with ounces only, don't guess. Get the proper measuring device. Don't substitute another item, such as a kitchen spoon. Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider before giving two medicines at the same time. That way, you can avoid a possible overdose or an unwanted interaction. Follow age and weight limit recommendations. If the label says don't give to children under a certain age or weight, don't do it.
Food and Drug Administration
MEDICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA
NIH MedlinePlus Magazine
11/03/2014 04:20 PM EST
Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Page: Medicines and Children
Related MedlinePlus Page: Medicines and Children
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- Giving Medication to Children(Food and Drug Administration)
- Got a Sick Kid? Don't Guess. Read the Label(Food and Drug Administration)
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- Kids Aren't Just Small Adults: Medicines, Children and the Care Every Child Deserves(Food and Drug Administration)
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Overviews
- Medications: Using Them Safely(Nemours Foundation)
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- What Medicines Are and What They Do(Nemours Foundation)
Latest News
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Alternative Therapy
- Alternative Medicine and Your Child(Nemours Foundation)
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Specific Conditions
- Acetaminophen and Children: Why Dosage Matters(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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- Cold and Cough Medicines: Information for Parents(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Cold Medicines for Kids: What's the Risk?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Danger of Antibiotic Overuse (For Parents)(Nemours Foundation)
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How to Safely Give Acetaminophen(Nemours Foundation)
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Related Issues
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- Talking to the Pharmacist (For Parents)(Nemours Foundation)
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Videos
- Giving Medicine to Children(Food and Drug Administration) - In English and Spanish
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- Lock It Up: Medicine Safety in Your Home(Food and Drug Administration)
- Teaching Kids About Using Medicine Safely(Food and Drug Administration) - In English and Spanish
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Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Drug Therapy
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- ClinicalTrials.gov: Drug Therapy
Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)- Article: Responding to the prescription opioid epidemic: practical information for pediatricians.
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Organizations
- Food and Drug Administration
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Statistics
- Use of Medication Prescribed for Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties among Children Aged 6-17 Years in the United States, 2011-2012(National Center for Health Statistics)
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Children
- How Do Pain Relievers Work?(Nemours Foundation)
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Patient Handouts
- Medicine safety and children
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- Medicines for ADHD
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