How can I give her her dose without her spitting it in my face?
27-year-old woman
My 17 month old daughter has an ear infection... she has antibiotics prescribed, but refuses to take them.... I have tried several techniques to give it to her but I don't know what to do anymore.
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27-year-old woman · a year ago
My 17 month old daughter has an ear infection... she has antibiotics prescribed, but refuses to take them.... I have tried several techniques to give it to her but I don't know what to do anymore.
Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago
Good morning, ma'am,
What is the antibiotic in question?
What methods or tricks have you tried?
27-year-old woman · a year ago
It's amoxil* with berries (he was out of banana)
i tried to put it in yogurt, ice cream, applesauce. I ended up giving it to her by force by putting the syringe in the corner of her cheek (I even blew in her face to make her swallow) she spit it out and tried to make herself vomit....
27-year-old woman · a year ago
I'm running out of ideas 😅
Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago
Thanks for the feedback. It is indeed a big challenge!
In my case, chocolate milk or yogurt is often used with success. Otherwise, if it's the flavor that's the problem, your pharmacist can change the flavor of the antibiotic to a taste your little one likes, for a fee.
You can also give her a popsicle or ice cream before giving it to freeze her taste buds, or give her half the dose and the other half 10 to 15 minutes later.
27-year-old woman · a year ago
Oh right 👌 thanks for the information:) i'm going to try the chocolate milk and pop cycles these are things i hadn't thought of :)
have a great day
Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago
It was a pleasure, do not hesitate if there is anything, good day and good luck to you too!
Tom Samaha, pharmacist
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