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Taking Medicines Safely
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To ensure safety, you should store medicines in their original, child resistant containers and keep all medicines out of your children's reach. Remember that even over the counter medications and vitamins can cause serious problems and even death if your child is overdosed. Other tips include:
- only give your child medicines that have been prescribed to him
- use the correct dose and read the label carefully
- follow the directions carefully, and do not confuse teaspoon (tsp.) with tablespoon (TBS.).
- if the medicine came with a measuring device, such as a dropper, medicine cup or dosing spoon, only use it and do not substitute another device when administering it to your child
- throw out expired medicines
- throw out any medicine that is leftover or unused
- if your child is already taking a medication, make sure that any other medicines are compatible before giving it to him
- do not give aspirin containing products to young children
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