Be sure of the strength of the medication. Some common medications appear in many different concentrations, and the wrong strength may be dangerous. Be sure your child is not allergic to the medication. Even the most careful doctor occasionally forgets that a child may be allergic to penicillin and may prescribe it. Be as precise as possible in your measurements.
Teaspoons vary greatly in size.
When most doctors prescribe a teaspoon, they mean to prescribe five cubic centimeters of medication. Kitchen measuring spoons are more accurate. Many pharmacies sell small plastic measuring devices or give them away when a prescription is filled. Never give your child medication intended for another person or medication that the expiration dates has passed. Some of your most interesting moments with your children will be spent trying to give them medications.