Children's Medicines

Most parents have worried about the side effects and possible long-term consequences of administering a particular medication to their child. The medication may be available over-the-counter, like cough syrup, or it may be prescribed by a doctor, like an antibiotic. Parents want to know: Is the medication safe? Is it effective? Will it help my child?

 

A pediatric pharmacist for nearly thirty years, Edward A. Bell has spent his career listening carefully to parents' concerns. In  Children's Medicines, Bell draws on the latest scientific information, coupled with his experience in hospital and clinic settings, as a university professor, and as a parent, to answer questions about whether, when, and what medications to give to infants, children, and teenagers. Bell touches on practical issues of medication administration and explores areas of particular concern for parents.

 

Inside the book, readers will find

a guide to the FDA's approval process for use of medicines by children

information about drug pricing, expiration dates, and storing medicine at home

 

Full of information helpful to parents, grandparents, and others who provide care for children,  Children's Medicines is a reliable and insightful guide to how drugs for children of all ages are prescribed and used.