Pediatric Medication Education Text
Pediatric Medication Education Text is a unique medication counseling resource developed for families with children younger than 12 years.
The text encompasses simple, straightforward information on 389 alphabetically organized medications, focusing on products most often prescribed at hospital discharge or during pediatric ambulatory care visits. Information about each drug is made available in both English and Spanish using a question-and-answer format that is ideal for providing written medication information to caregivers without overwhelming them.
In addition, the text includes a section titled "How to Give Your Child Medicine," which covers the following most commonly used dosage forms:
- Eye (ophthalmic) drops
- Eye (ophthalmic) ointments
- Ear (otic) drops
- Nasal drops
- Nasal sprays and aerosols
- Oral liquid medicines
- Tablets and capsules
- Metered dose inhalers
- Nebulizers
- Rectal suppositories
- Subcutaneous injections
Available in online or CD-ROM format, this resource is easily accessible in any practice setting. Single-page information sheets can be conveniently printed to provide caregivers with relevant and easy-to-understand instructions. Sample sheets depicting the information for Acetaminophen/Acetaminofen are available at http://www.accp.com/docs/international/0513/Acetaminophen-Acetaminofen_PMET.pdf.
Figure. Sample sheets depicting the information for Acetaminophen/Acetaminofen.
More information on this text is available at www.accp.com/bookstore/product.aspx?pc=th_05pmet.