he is getting fussy about it. he never took it straight. i always had to hide it in apple sauce. so i was was wondering if the medicine is bakable? has anyone actually tried baking it into a cookie?
all serious answers will be very appreciated!
2006-12-20 09:41:23 · 8 answers · asked by girasol2525 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
thank you to the intern.
the rest of you are all freaks with nothing to do. that much is obvious! get a life!
2006-12-20 23:05:01 · update #1
Interesting question, I don't know the answer specifically for tylenol, but I would say that you stand a very good chance of destroying the active compound by heating it up as much as you would in baking it, I wouldn't try it.
Also, to echo another answerer, although tylenol is a very safe medication in general, an overdose can cause liver damage, and it's actually quite easy to give too much by accident, keep track of the amount that you give and make sure it doesn't exceed the maximum daily dosage as indicated on the product (I'm an internist, not a pediatrician, so I don't know what that dose is for a 2 year old, it's probably weight-based, but it's easy enough to find out, just be aware).
2006-12-20 09:57:13 · answer #1 · answered by The Doc 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For general aches/fever, Childrens Motrin will work better than Tylenol, and ask the phamacy for one of those plunger/syringe medicine droppers, it's easier than a teaspoon and once you get the tip in thier mouth you can squeeze the medicine in without much spillage. CVS has them
2006-12-20 17:53:37 · answer #2 · answered by icecreamrules 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't ever cook medicine. The heat may change the chemical composition. They have some grape flavored chewable tablets. My children always liked the bubble gum flavored motrin.
2006-12-20 17:51:45 · answer #3 · answered by dragonkisses 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is just too bad! Who is the parent here? Who is in charge? Ram that medicine into that childs mouth, do NOT cook it, do NOT hide it in food, you are destroying the medicinal value. You are also risking killing your child in this entire process!
2006-12-21 00:12:12 · answer #4 · answered by Bonzai Betty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
please don't cook the medicine. Also, tylenol can cause liver damage in small children so try motrin instead. It comes in several flavors and we like to hide it in ice cream.
2006-12-20 17:45:11 · answer #5 · answered by daisyjzmum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tylenol is NOT safe for children.........sever liver damage can occur. Stop and give him children's Motrin for fever, aches and pains and please, don't cook it.
2006-12-20 23:34:19 · answer #6 · answered by FireBug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what happend before he got sick?
2006-12-20 17:55:07 · answer #7 · answered by crazyasianchick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just give it to him
2006-12-20 17:48:30 · answer #8 · answered by Vertisoply L 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋