Always use the dosing device that comes with the medicine, such as a syringe or a dosing cup. If a dosing device does not come with the product, ask a pharmacist to recommend one. Never use household measuring devices to give liquid medicines. They are in

Always keep the dosing device (i.e syringe) together with the bottle of medicine to help you measure the right dose. Prescription liquid medicines: Your child’s doctor may prescribe a liquid medicine. These medicines will have a different label than OTC

Make Medication Time a Rewarding Experience. We offered a step-by-step guide to administering pills in the August 2010 issue. Here, our experts provide tips on giving liquid medicine. Some medications come only in liquid form and others, such as antibioti