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Medication Tips & Safety

Dosing help, formulation choices, and medication safety tips from a pediatric pharmacist and mom.
Is Acetaminophen Safe for Children?

Is Acetaminophen Safe for Children?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) is a commonly used medication for managing pain and fever. Luckily for parents, it works well in children and is generally safe to use! I consider acetaminophen a staple in any family's medicine cabinet. It's always good to have on hand, especially for those
Andrea Morrissey, PharmD, BCPPS 28 Oct 2024
How to Administer Eye Drops to Kids and Babies

How to Administer Eye Drops to Kids and Babies

If you’ve reached this page and are also the parent of a young child seeking advice on giving eye drops to small, tiny humans, please accept my condolences.  Kidding… kind of. In my experience, there is a rare, easy-going child who can follow directions and tolerates eye drops just
Andrea Morrissey, PharmD, BCPPS 16 Oct 2024
Amoxicillin: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

Amoxicillin: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve heard of amoxicillin. It’s used very frequently for a variety of illnesses… At one point last year, I had six different bottles of amoxicillin in my fridge for three different kids who were all sick with various things at the
Andrea Morrissey, PharmD, BCPPS 16 Oct 2024

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