Patient's question:
My child, who is 9 months old, has hand, foot, and mouth disease and went to the hospital to get medicine. The child just refuses to take the medicine. What should I do? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
To avoid the taste of medicine affecting medication intake, it is best to choose pediatric medications with good flavors, such as sweet syrups, fruit-flavored chewable tablets, or lozenges. Prepare two small bowls, one for the child's favorite juice or beverage, and the other for the medicine. First, give the child the beverage, then quickly switch to the medicine when the child is not paying attention and give it to them, followed by a spoonful of the beverage. Pay attention not to give too large a dose of medicine. Avoid establishing a fixed routine when giving medicine to prevent the child from refusing to take it once they discover the pattern.