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Tips For Parents
This page includes information resources for parents about the safe use of over-the-counter (OTC) medicine.
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Resources for Parents
- Teaching Kids About Using Medicine Safely (video)
Get tips from an FDA pediatrician, in English and Spanish. - Giving Medicine to Children (video)
Get tips from an FDA pediatrician on how to engage children in their treatment, in English and Spanish. - Parents: Acetaminophen in pain relief medicines can cause liver damage (fact sheet)
- Got a Sick Kid? Don’t Guess. Read the Label. Make sure you’re giving your children the right medicine and the right amount (brochure)
10 ways to make sure you give nonprescription medicine to children in the right way in the right amount. Also includes immunization schedule. ¿Está enfermo uno de sus hijos? No adivine. Lea las indicaciones. Asegúrese de dar a los niños la medicina correcta y la cantidad correcta
Spanish version of above brochure- Kids Aren't Just Small Adults -- Medicines, Children, and the Care Every Child Deserves (brochure)
10 safety tips for giving nonprescription medicine to your child. Los Niños No Son Simplemente Adultos Pequeños
Spanish version of above brochure- Checklist for Choosing Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicine for Children (PDF - 55KB)
- Daily Medicine Record for Your Child
- Put Your Medicines Up and Away and Out of Sight (CDC)
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Related Information
Lock it Up: Medicine Safety in Your Home
FDA Consumer UpdateDrops, Sprays Put Curious Kids at Risk
FDA Consumer UpdateReducing Fever in Children: Safe Use of Acetaminophen
FDA Consumer UpdateBenzocaine and Babies: Not a Good Mix
FDA Consumer UpdateAn Important FDA Reminder for Parents: Do Not Give Infants Cough and Cold Products Designed for Older Children Ten Tips to Prevent an Accidental Overdose
FDA Consumer Update
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