Health Tip: Use Medications Safely (HealthDay)

(HealthDay News) -- If your child isn't feeling well and needs an over-the-counter medication recommended by your pediatrician, the American Academy of Family Physicians offers these safety guidelines:

• Make sure the medicine treats only your child's symptoms, nothing more.
• Make sure any caregivers know the correct timing, dosage and type of medication your child needs.
• Always read the medication's label and follow directions carefully.
• Keep medications stored in their original packaging, so you can easily refer to instructions.
• Never give cough and cold medication to a child younger than age 4 or aspirin to anyone younger than age 18.
• Don't combine medications unless your child's pediatrician says it's OK to do so.
• Don't give any adult medication to a child.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/parenting/*http%3A//news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20111224/hl_hsn/healthtipusemedicationssafely

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