Tips For Parents about the safe use of over-the-counter (OTC) medicine
This page includes information resources for parents about the safe use of over-the-counter (OTC) medicine.
Resources for Parents
- Teaching Kids About Using Medicine Safely (video)
- Giving Medicine to Children (video)
- Got a Sick Kid? Donât Guess. Read the Label. Make sure youâre giving your children the right medicine and the right amount (brochure)
- Kids Aren't Just Small Adults -- Medicines, Children, and the Care Every Child Deserves (brochure)
- Checklist for Choosing Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicine for Children
- Daily Medicine Record for Your Child
- Put Your Medicines Up and Away and Out of Sight (CDC)
Related Information
- Lock it Up: Medicine Safety in Your Home
- Drops, Sprays Put Curious Kids at Risk
- Reducing Fever in Children: Safe Use of Acetaminophen
- Benzocaine and Babies: Not a Good Mix
- An Important FDA Reminder for Parents: Do Not Give Infants Cough and Cold Products Designed for Older Children
- Ten Tips to Prevent an Accidental Overdose
ResourcesForYou
- Educational Resources: Over-the-Counter Medicine
- Medicines in My Home (MIMH)
- FDA Consumer Updates - Children's Health