Always store medicines in their original containers, and discard medicines that are no longer used. Rinse out empty containers. Yourself Make sure you set a good example and establish good habits in the home and on the job. Never tell children medicine tastes like candy or that it is candy. Never take medicine when children are present.
Children are imitators.
Don't take medicine in the dark or without reading the label. Don't mix household cleaning solutions, such as bleach and ammonia. Give medicine only to the person for whom it has been prescribed. Follow directions carefully when handling chemicals. Always be sure a teenage baby sitter has an adult to contact for help when parents are not available.