The Order Publications Hurry Contact U.S To log in General public Pharmacists Students and residents Graduates outside Quebec General public > Responsible behavior > Medicines and children To print Medicines and children: playing it safe Children are active, curious and attracted to what they don't know. They will not hesitate to play with drugs if they find any in their way. Therefore, medication should be kept out of the reach of children to avoid an unfortunate incident. To do this, group your medications in a safe place, preferably locked. Also, make sure your pill containers are securely closed. Do not walk around the house with your medication, as you may forget some in some places. A moment of inattention has arrived so quickly! Do you take medication during meals? Avoid leaving them lying around on the table, as it only takes a few seconds for a child to grab them and put them in their mouth. If possible, avoid taking your medicine in front of a child, as they may later try to imitate you. Medicines are not candy! Medicines are sometimes colorful and round, so they are very attractive to a child. Make sure you explain the difference between a candy and a medicine, and what the latter is. This explanation may be useful when the child himself has to take medication. Child and adult: different treatment Seeing your child sick and thinking that he is doing the right thing, you might be tempted to give him one of your medicines, for example by cutting a pill in half. Not to do! Even though they are grown-ups in the making, children have a different metabolism than adults. They need medication adapted to their condition, in a particular dosage. The pharmacist can help you calculate the correct dose to give to your child. By talking to your pharmacist, you can be sure that you are using what is best for your child. Links of interest Downloadable documents General public New activities for pharmacists Coming into force Understand the new activities Tools to understand A well-supervised practice Frequently Asked Questions The pharmacist Community pharmacist Pharmacist in healthcare facilities Non-traditional pharmacist Become a pharmacist Protection of the public Admission control and practice monitoring Access to information Inquiry request and process Disciplinary Board Hearing role of the disciplinary council Illegal practice of pharmacy Alert Program Health Canada Notice Continuing education accreditation Find your pharmacist Responsible behavior Correct use of medication Medicines and children Buy drugs online Web Information Pharmacy cleaning Natural health products Up-to-date list of your medications Medication Brand name drugs and generic drugs Drug insurance Non-prescription drugs Drug supply disruptions Over-the-Counter Drug Database Pharmaceutical Care and Services Guide Frequently Asked Questions News Public General public Pharmacists Students and residents Graduates outside Quebec The Order Mission and values Historical Structure Regulations Graphic standards and use of the logo Awards and Recognition Video space Information Press Releases Access to information To join us Site map © 2011 Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec. All rights reserved.