Mistakes in the administration of drugs to children have become more common lately, a new American study shows. Mistakes in giving medicines to children have become more common lately
- The medicine should be given to the baby at the exact time for the treatment to affect. So if your baby is drinking an antibiotic, which should be taken at two in the morning, you should give him the medicine, not prolong the time until he wakes up.
- If your child drinks syrup or any other medicines to be dosed, you must use a dozer. A small teaspoon or half a teaspoon is not the correct measure.
- If you feel that your baby is better, you stop treatment yourself. You should not do this if you care about the health of your baby. At the check-up, the doctor will determine whether or not it is time to discontinue therapy. Also, if the toddler is not responding well to therapy, call a doctor and consult, but do not do anything on your own.
