Skin Conditions
Are Topical Steroid Creams Safe for Kids? A Parent's Guide
Topical steroid creams can safely relieve eczema, bug bites, poison ivy, and other itchy rashes in kids when used correctly.
Medications
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
Med Minute: Azithromycin (Zithromax)
This Med Minute guide discusses azithromycin (Zithromax), an antibiotic frequently used for pediatric patients aged 6 months and older to treat bacterial infections. It belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics. In the pediatric world, azithromycin is primarily prescribed for patients with a bacterial infection and a penicillin allergy. Continue
Fever & Infections
Tylenol vs. Motrin: When to Use Each
When your child has a fever, is in pain, or just feels crummy (the official medical term for kids' yuckiness), you’re likely reaching for Tylenol® (acetaminophen) or Motrin® (ibuprofen). But what’s the difference? Is one better? Can you alternate them? Do you even need them? Here are
Medications
Med Minute: Cefdinir (Omnicef)
This Med Minute guide covers cefdinir (Omnicef), an antibiotic commonly used to treat bacterial infections like ear infections and acute bronchitis in adolescents. It works by stopping bacteria from growing and replicating, typically requiring a 7 to 10-day course. Keep reading for quick facts on uses, dosing, side effects,
Medications
Med Minute: Cephalexin (Keflex)
This Med Minute guide covers cephalexin (Keflex), an antibiotic commonly prescribed for bacterial infections such as skin infections, strep throat, and urinary tract infections. It works by stopping bacteria from growing and replicating, often requiring a 7 to 10-day course. Keep reading for quick facts on uses, dosing, side
Medications
Med Minute: Amoxicillin and Clavulanate (Augmentin)
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
Medications
Med Minute: Amoxicillin
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
Fever & Infections
Can You Alternate Tylenol and Motrin for Kids? Benefits, Risks, and Safe Dosing
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. He
Medications
Acetaminophen: A Parent’s Guide to Safe Fever & Pain Relief in Kids
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,
Medications
Amoxicillin: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Amoxicillin is one of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics for children. If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve heard of it before! It’s used very frequently for a variety of common bacterial infections… At one point last year, I had six different bottles of amoxicillin in my