Has antibiotics and won't take it. He won't open his mouth & if he does - he spits it out.
Is there a way of getting him to swallow his medicine ?
2007-02-10 04:32:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
if it a pill try putting it in a spoon with applesauce or something like that.
2007-02-10 04:44:31 · answer #1 · answered by glass. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try mixing it in juice or some kind of sweet food, that will mask the flavor a little bit. Or, if he's not a baby, try explaining to him that he will not get better and will become sicker, and will have to stay in the hospital if he doesn't take his medicine. I know it's kind of cruel to scare them, but it does work!
Also, with my daughter, I tell her take take it real fast and then quick have her take a drink. I talk to her like she's running a marathon. "Quick, hurry, hurry, take the medicine, Ok, OK! Hurry, take a drink, quick, goo, go, GOOOO!" She thinks it's funny, and forgets about the medicine.
2007-02-10 12:38:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have my kids take their medicine and QUICKLY put a popsicle or hard candy in their mouth. Seemed to help get the yucky taste out quicker. Also, keeping the medicine cold helps the taste a little bit.
2007-02-10 12:37:55 · answer #3 · answered by mommydear 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How old? If he is old enough to understand feeling bad and feeling better, reason with him. If he is too young are you able to put the pill into a food he will gulp (like ice cream, maybe).
If he is old enough, explain that sometimes we have to do things we do not like, and then maybe give him something to reward his compliance, either a cookie, or a hug or something he likes.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-10 12:37:20 · answer #4 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either tell him that he get's no dessert unless he has his medicine. Or give him a treat if he does swallow it.
Another choice would be to just ask and see if you can get it flavored.
2007-02-10 12:41:12 · answer #5 · answered by Mimblewimble 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
show him two things... his medicine and a piece of candy.... tell him.. if he swallows the medicine.. he can have and swallow the candy too... she what he says then... im sure he wont say no to candy....
2007-02-10 12:47:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask the pharmacist to flavor it. some pharmacies have cherry, grape, or bubble gum flavoring that they can add to liquid meds. it's very important that he takes them. good luck!
2007-02-10 12:35:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can mix it with his juice, but dont put too much just in case he doesnt finish the juice
2007-02-10 12:36:29 · answer #8 · answered by Jess S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mix it in with something he likes, like applesauce or yogurt.
2007-02-10 12:49:01 · answer #9 · answered by massmama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋