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Always use the cup, syringe, or other dosage device that comes with a medicine. A different device, or a kitchen spoon, could
hold the wrong amount.
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or a medicine to work measurement markings on them ance to firms that manufacture, mar-
such as teaspoons (tsp), tablespoons ket, or distribute over-the-counter
for youand not against (tbsp), or milliliters (mL). liquid medicines. The guidance calls
youyouve got to take But the markings arent always clear for them to provide dosage delivery
the right dose. or consistent with the directions on the devices with markings that are easy
medicines package. The Food and Drug to use and understand.
Many over-the-counter liquid medi- Administration (FDA) has received Parents and caregivers can do their
cinessuch as pain relievers, cold numerous reports of accidental over- part, too, to avoid giving too much or
medicine, cough syrups, and digestion dosesespecially in young children too little of an over-the-counter medi-
aidscome with spoons, cups, oral that were attributed, in part, to the use cine. Here are 10 tips:
droppers, or syringes designed to help of dosage delivery devices that were 1. A lways follow the directions
consumers measure the proper doses unclear or incompatible with the medi- on the Drug Facts label of your
of medicines that they need. These cines labeled directions for use. medicine. Read the label every
dosage delivery devices usually have On May 4, 2011, FDA issued a guid- time before you give the medicine.
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