Description
Book SynopsisMost 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* information to help parents weigh the benefits and risks of medicines * an expla
Trade Review[Children's Medicines] provides information and insights in a concise and informative way that will support obtaining the knowledge required and skills needed to more comfortable in making decisions on the role and use of medicines for your children
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Nursing TimesTable of ContentsPreface
Chapter 1. The Science of Medicines for Children
Chapter 2. The Art and Practicality of Giving Medicine to Children
Chapter 3. Over-the-Counter, Herbal, Supplement, and Vitamin Products
Chapter 4. Medicines Used to Treat Depression and Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder
Chapter 5. Vaccines
Chapter 6. Getting Reliable Information about Medicines: The Internet and Your Pharmacist
Appendixes
A. Maternal Medications and Breastfeeding
B. Giving Medicine in Your Child's Nose, Ear, and Eye
References
Index
