6 common medication errors parents make with kids 💊
. The biggest jump in medication errors in kids has been seen with dietary supplements and homeopathic and herbal treatments.
Even the most conscientious parents make mistakes, but there are ways to cut the risk. Here are the most common medication errors and tips to help keep your children safe.Always follow the dosage recommended by your doctor or pharmacist or as written on the package. Most children’s medication doses are based on theLiquids often come with dosing instructions in millilitres as well as in teaspoon or tablespoon measurements.
Keep all medication up high, out of reach and out of sight of children in a locked cabinet or tackle box. Put medications away after every use, even if you plan to use it again soon, and ensure the child-safety lock is secure.Make sure to store medications as instructed on the label and by your pharmacist.Ask house guests to keep bags, purses, cosmetic cases and coats containing meds up high, out of reach and out of sight of kids.
If your child has taken too much of a medication, call your local poison centre immediately. Program the local poison centre number into your phone and post it somewhere visible for caregivers. Joelene Huber is a paediatrician and assistant professor of paediatrics at the University of Toronto and is affiliated with St. Michael’s Hospital and the Hospital for Sick Children, specializing in development and autism spectrum disorders. She appears regularly on TV and is a mom to two small children. Follow her on Twitter at
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