Question
I didn’t know he had this condition, and he’s not feeling well either. How should I administer medication to a baby?
Answer
Generally, syrups, suspensions, and powders are more suitable for infants. Syrups and suspensions can be administered directly according to the doctor’s instructions or the method described in the leaflet. Before administering powders, first dissolve the medicine in a small amount of warm water and then feed it. If the medicine tastes very bitter, you can add a suitable amount of sugar to the medicine, or feed the baby a small amount of sugar first before giving the medicine. If the medicine is in tablet form, it should be crushed into a powder. Dissolvable tablets can also be dissolved in warm water before feeding.