It is necessary for you to give the child medicine called: This medicine will have the following benefits: You will need to give the drug as follows: Your health professional has written on the following chart when the medicine should be given. Give the drug at the same time each day so that it becomes part of the daily routine for you and the child. For the child to get the most value from this medicine, it must be given until your health professional tells you to stop. Even though the child does not seem ill any longer, the medicine must be given for the prescribed time period. Some common side effects of the drug are: If you have any problems that concern you, or if you notice any unexpected reactions from the medicine, notify your health professional at:
Wilson & Hockenberry: Wong’s Clinical Manual of Pediatric Nursing, 8th Edition
Patient Teaching Guide
Giving Medications to Children
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
When child wakes up
Breakfast
1 hour before
with
2 hours after
Lunch
1 hour before
with
2 hours after
Dinner
1 hour before
with
2 hours after
Bed time
During the night
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Wilson & Hockenberry: Wong’s Clinical Manual of Pediatric Nursing, 8th Edition: Patient Teaching Guide
