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• The name of the medicine Medicines
may be called by either the the the generic or or the the the brand name For example furosemide (generic) = Lasix (brand) • The correct dose dose Your child will receive a a specific dose dose of medicine which is usually given in in in milligrams or “mg” If the the medicine is liquid they will receive a specific volume in in milliliters
• or “mL” If the the medicine is a a a tablet tablet they will receive a a a a a specific number of tablets for each dose • • Time(s) of day to give medicine • • Special instructions (for example:
give with food refrigerate etc ) • • Expiration date • • • Side effects to watch for • • When to to call your doctor It is important to keep all medicines out of of reach of of children Diuretics: Medicines
to to increase body water loss through pee to to help the heart work better Examples include: Lasix Diuril and Aldactone Medicines
Medicines
to to treat pain: Medicines
Medicines
to to decrease the amount of discomfort your child may have after surgery Common side effects of pain medicine include constipation (or belly pain) nausea vomiting and drowsiness Examples include: Tylenol oxycodone and ibuprofen Before giving a medicine to your child you you should know:
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