Articles Index
Insect Repellent - Best Insect Repellents for Kids
Learn which insect repellent is going to provide the best protection against biting insects and ticks, including those with DEET, Picaridin, and some natural insect repellents.
Over-the-Counter Medicine for Kids
An over-the-counter medicine, whether for an itchy rash or occasional stomachache, can be useful to treat mild symptoms your kids may have. Learn what over-the-counter medicines are available for kids.
Bacterial Endocarditis Prophylaxis
Review rules from the American Heart Association about which children with heart conditions need antibiotics before dental procedures for endocarditis prophylaxis.
Medicine Side Effects
Parents and pediatricians are becoming much more aware these days of the possible side effects of the medicines that kids are being prescribed. Learn how to recognize medicine side effects and what you can do to try and limit drug side effects.
Traveling and Medicines for your Kids
Traveling with kids can be hard enough, but traveling with a sick child can be especially difficult. Review some tips for safe and healthy traveling for kids, including how to get your child's medications and medical supplies through airport security.
New Medications for Kids
Learn about new medications, including Tylenol Meltaways and Triaminic Thin Strips, which should make it easier to get your kids to take medicine when they are sick.
Kids and Generic Drugs
Review some of the generic drugs that are commonly used in pediatrics and which may be good alternative to common childhood conditions, such as allergies, acne, eczema, ear infections, etc.
Medicine Cabinet Clean Out
In addition to these unneeded prescription medications, you can make your medicine cabinet a little safer by cleaning out and getting rid of over-the-counter and prescription medicines that are expired, not child resistant, or simply not needed by your child anymore.
Phenergan and Vomiting Kids
Review whether you should give your child phenergan the next time he is vomiting.