Every Parent Should Know These Medication Safety Tips!
Parents make medication decisions every day, but small dosing mistakes can have big consequences.
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In this @WDTNTV Ask the Pharmacist segment, Dr. Shannon Yarosz, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Cedarville University School of Pharmacy, shares practical advice to help parents safely give medications to their children.
Learn how to measure doses accurately, when it may or may not be safe to crush or split tablets, what to do if your child spits out or vomits medication, and strategies for helping children take medicine more successfully.
Timestamps:
2:02 Can you crush or split medications?
2:24 What if your child spits out or vomits medicine?
3:45 Tips for getting kids to take medicine
5:14 When should parents call Poison Control?
Medication safety can be confusing, especially when children refuse medicine, doses are missed, or parents aren't sure whether a medication can be altered. Dr. Yarosz explains why some medications should never be crushed or cut and why pharmacists are one of the best resources for medication questions.
She also discusses common situations that concern parents, including accidental overdoses, uncertain ingestions, and when it is appropriate to contact Poison Control. Available 24/7, Poison Control can provide immediate guidance and peace of mind when medication emergencies happen.
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This episode of Ask the Pharmacist covers essential medication safety tips for parents, including proper dosing, handling missed or rejected doses, tablet crushing and splitting, helping children take medicine, and knowing when to contact Poison Control. Dr. Shannon Yarosz provides practical guidance to help families use medications safely and confidently.