How to help children take medicine

In this episode from the Royal Children’s Hospital, we dive into the practical challenges of giving medicines to kids. Join host Amanda Stock, Paediatric Emergency Consultant, as she chats with Clinical Pharmacist Natalija Bogunovic, and Child Life Therapist Anne-Maree Leahy. Together, they explore common concerns and share expert advice on how to give tablets and capsules, safely part-dose medicines, and support children in learning to swallow tablets. Whether you're a parent, caregiver or healthcare provider, this episode is packed with helpful strategies to make medicine time less stressful and more successful for everyone. 

 

Links:

Swallowing tablets - KidzMeds - EMEESY

For RCH clinicians: through eMIMS- don't rush to crush is accessible to learn if a medicine can be crushed and dispersed

Royal Children's Hospital- Kids Health Information Fact sheet : How to give your child medicine coming soon