Who Should Report an Error?

Mark the Bottle!

Out of the corner of your eye, you catch your toddler drinking from his older brother's bottle of liquid medicine. You quickly call the Poison Help (1-800-222-1222). But when they ask you how much your child took, you frantically realize that you don't really know.

Does Your College-Bound Child Know What to Do if They Make a Mistake with Their Medicines?

After high school, many young adults, ages 18 through 24, look forward to new and exciting opportunities. Many of them leave home for college, work, or military service. They feel extremely independent and able to handle most situations. With the use of technology, they can usually find the help and answers they need within minutes when problems arise. But, this can also be a very stressful time in life. If your child needs to take medicine to treat a medical condition, mistakes can happen. This can lead to a life-threatening situation. The question is, should they turn to the Internet for answers?

Not All Capsules Are Meant to Be Swallowed

There are some medicines used to treat breathing problems that come as powder-filled capsules. The powder inside is meant to be inhaled into the lungs using a special device. The powder is ineffective if the capsule is swallowed intact. 

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