If you drip the medicine in slowly, you can avoid gagging or choking. Serve the medicine cold to reduce the taste. Mix crushed pills with one of your child's favorite foods that doesn't require any chewing. Praise and hug your child for all cooperation. The older your child is, the more you can ask for his or her suggestions.
Some children respond to being given complete control of the spoon.
Some children aged 1 to 4 years vigorously refuse to take medicines even after you have tried to hide the taste. If you are not sure of how important the medicine is, call your physician for advice. Give your child a time-out in the corner to think about it. If 15 minutes pass, take action. Immobilize your child.