Safety & Prevention

Medication Safety

Any kind of medicine or vitamin can cause harm to you or your child if it is taken in the wrong way, even over-the-counter medicine. Review your family's home and medication safety measures often, and learn more about safe medication storage, dosing, and what to do in case of an emergency.

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How to Use Liquid Medicines for Children

Many children's medicines come in liquid form. Liquid medicines are easier to swallow than pills. But they must be used the right way.

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Acetaminophen Dosing Tables for Fever and Pain in Children
Administering Medication at School: Tips for Parents
Antibiotics for Children: 10 Common Questions Answered
Choosing Over-the-Counter Medicines for Your Child
Common Over-the-Counter Medications
Diphenhydramine Dosing Table
Fever and Pain Medicine: How Much to Give Your Child
Food and Medication Interactions
Guide to Your Child's Medicines VIDEO
Guidelines for Antibiotic Use: 4 Tips for Parents
How to Give Ear Drops to a Child
How to Give Eye Drops and Eye Ointment
How to Safely Dispose of Old Medicines
How to Use Liquid Medicines for Children
Ibuprofen Dosing Table for Fever and Pain
Medication Safety Tips for Families
Medication Side Effects & Reactions
Poison Prevention: One Pill Can Kill
Preparing Your Medicine Cabinet for Baby
Using Over-the-Counter Medicines With Your Child
Why Most Sore Throats, Coughs & Runny Noses Don’t Need Antibiotics