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How to Get 2 & 4 Year Old to Take Yucky-tasing Medicine?
Asked by S.S. from Sacramento
on March 13, 2009
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My 4 and 2 year old are both sick with coughs - doesn't seem serious, but I'm having a hard time getting them to take the supposedly "yummy" medicine - I've tried mixi...
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- if you're trying to give them cough medicine, why not switch to honey. honey has been proven a better remedy than cough syrup. 1/2 teaspoon for two to five year olds. ...
- Scan a bit down the list of questions and you'll see you're not alone ... someone else asked about the same thing. Some good ideas are listed there. Good luck!
- You might check with the local pharmacists-- I've heard they can add flavorings now in the flavor your kids like, I think Target is one of the ones that will do it... ...
Augmentum
Asked by A.F. from Boston
on February 6, 2009
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My 2 1/2 year old son has pneumonia and was prescribed Augmentum(sp?) and he absolutely won't take it(He loves amoxicillan). I have to give this to him twice a day for...
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- My daughter (she is only 9 mo) was the same way. I tried everything - syringe, in formula, in cereal, etc... After 4 days, I called the doctor, and she switched her ...
- When my daughter had to take penicillin- which she HATED- I used Orange Juice and Hawaiian Punch. I think they have a stronger flavor than chocolate milk and therefor...
- I agree about having it flavored. If you have a good relationship with your pediatrician, you can also call and see if they will/can prescribe something else. My son...
Cold Medicine During Pregnancy??
Asked by S.V. from Seattle
on March 17, 2008
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Hi, Does anyone out there know if I can take ANY cold medicine during pregnancy. I don't have a fever but I have a sore throat and cough with runny nose. Are cough ...
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- I take the childrens version of everything while pregnant. cold meds tylenol you name it. i heard you can take benadryl no problem though too but if you are unsure i...
- Hi S., always check with your provider before trying anything. I had ricola drops and I also used an essential oil called "wellness" I'm sure it's similar to the eu...
- S., I'd talk to the Doc first, but I was told that Robitussin was acceptable. I got a handy workbook with both of my kids (that I ignored, mostly) that had a page ...
Getting My Toddler to Take Yucky Medicine
Asked by B.W. from Detroit
on August 5, 2008
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I need help! My two year old is supposed to take Fer-in-sol (iron supplement) because her hemoglobin is a little low. I cannot get her to take it. I tried mixing wi...
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- I know an oral vitamin that tastes better that would fill the need that she has. Let me know if you want information! S. ____@____.com
- My son in 23-months-old and when I want him to take his medicine (sometimes it is yucky tasting) I grab a straw and suck it up and then hold the top of it and ask him ...
- I hate it when moms use this site to criticize other moms instead of answering the question that was asked. All 3 of my children have been on Prednisolone for the tre...
I Can't Get Medicine in My Son
Asked by L.H. from Dallas
on April 17, 2006
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My 5 month old will not take any liquid medicine I give him. I have wasted many bottles of cough medicines and tylonol. I have tried all the tricks I know. Back of the...
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- When my son was younger I would mix his medication in a bottle or a sippy cup. This worked great. He hated medication and refused to swallow, this way he did not eve...
- Check with CVS pharmacy and they can add flavors kids like better to medicines. Another way is to hold their nose and they will have to swallow it to breath. You can...
- Does he take a bottle? If so, maybe you can mix the medicine with an ounce or two of milk or juice and see if that works?
Medicine Administration
Asked by P.F. from Chicago
on May 22, 2006
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I'm looking for some new ideas on administering medicine to my 2 year old. She has decided that she hates any kind of medicine no matter the flavor and giving it to he...
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- Hi P., I have been going through the same thing lately. I resorted to putting the medication dose in my son's (juice)sippie cup when he's not looking. Don't fill the ...
- My 1 yr old is the same way. I usually mix it in with some applesauce (just enough to cover the taste) right before or during meal/snack time. I just make sure he is...
- Hi P., We used to have problems with giving medicine as well. Some things, like Tylenol, are also in quick dissolve pills. He seemed to like the bubble gum flavor. ...
