Pharmacist-reviewed guides to common children’s medications, including antibiotics, allergy medicines, and fever reducers. Learn how to choose the right medication, use it safely, understand side effects, and make medicine time easier for your child.
Medications
This Med Minute guide covers amoxicillin-clavulanate, an antibiotic often prescribed for bacterial infections like ear infections, sinus infections, and pneumonia. Amoxicillin stops bacteria from growing, while clavulanate boosts its effectiveness against resistant bacteria. Keep reading for quick facts on uses, dosing, side effects, and tips for giving it to your
Medications
In this Med Minute guide, we’re covering amoxicillin, a commonly prescribed antibiotic used to treat and prevent various bacterial infections. It works by stopping bacteria from growing and replicating, often requiring a 7 to 10-day course for full effectiveness. Keep reading for quick facts on uses, dosing, side effects,
Fever & Infections
Remember the infamous 2023 “tripledemic” of RSV, flu, and COVID? I sure do. My 15-month-old got walloped by RSV and then tested positive for COVID during our second urgent care visit in two days. Along with breathing issues, he had a stubborn fever that refused to break. That’s when
Medications
Few situations are more stressful than your child developing a fever in the middle of the night! Acetaminophen (brand name Tylenol®) is one of the most trusted and widely used medicines for reducing fever and treating pain in children. It works effectively, is safe for most children when used properly,