How to Give Medicine to Your Children

Section 2: Timing

Four Times A Day

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Your child should take the medicine four times each day. This means that you give the medicine during four different times of the day that are several hours apart.

Such as:

first thing in the morning
and
in the afternoon
and
in the evening
and
before bedtime

Here's a Tip: Pick four times that are easy for you to remember.

Other Instructions

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Sometimes the medicine comes with other instructions. Follow the instructions to keep your child safe. These may be found on colored sticker next to the label or at the bottom of the label.