One of the many challenges of being a parent is giving medicines to a sick child. Medications must be taken correctly in order to do the job for which they were intended, but sometimes getting a child to take medicine can be very difficult.
Suggestions Try to make the task as pleasant and quick as possible.
Don't apologize for having to give the medicine, and don't ask the child if they want to take it. Never give medicines to anyone in the dark. Read directions and ask your physician or pharmacist for the correct way to give the medicine. Keep medications out of the reach of children and tell them never to take medication by themselves. There are devices available for measuring the right amount of medication for young children.