Medicine

How to give effective medication (Powdered Medication)

There are differnet types of powdered medications-dry syrups or fine granules which are soluble to water and coarse and rough granules which are isoluble to water.

Kneading with water

1. First, wash hands thoroughtly with soap an warm water. Wash hands and wipe with clean towels. Make sure the nails are trimmed to prevet injury when administering medicine directly into the mouth.
2. Measure 1 dose in a a small receptable. Pour a little amount of lukewarm water and knead using fingers. It is best to pour in drops, as it will be difficult to keading is another way.
3. Stick it below the cheek pockets or just above the chin. Place the medicine just below the cheek pockes at the side of the mouth or above the chin where the tast is unnoticeable. Do this quickly so that the child will not resist.
4. Then give water, milk or breastfeed at once until the medicine is completely dissolved inside the mouth.

Midicines that can be mixed with food

It is good idea to mix bitter medicines with ice cream, pudding, juice, yogurt, jam, cocoa, or gum syrup.