Medicine

• Glucagon and Diabetes

  Sometimes, if someone with diabetes has very low blood sugar, they need a dose of glucagon to get their blood sugar back to a healthy range.

• Helping Kids Take Medicine

  Try these tips to get kids to take “yucky” medicines.

• How Can I Help My Child Use a Nebulizer?

  Nebulizers are often used with young children because they require little effort on the child’s part. But kids do need to stay in one place and cooperate. If you’re having trouble giving treatments, this article is for you!

• How to Safely Give Acetaminophen

  What kind? How much? How often? Find out how to give this pain and fever medicine.

• How to Safely Give Ibuprofen

  What kind? How much? How often? Find out how to give this pain medicine.

• How to Safely Store and Dispose of Medicines

  Part of using medicines safely is knowing how to store them and how to get rid of them after they expire or are no longer needed.

• Hydroxyurea for People With Sickle Cell Disease

  Hydroxyurea is a medicine that can help kids and teens who have sickle cell disease. Find out how it works.

• Insulin Injections

  Before giving an insulin injection, know the basics so you can set up and do it safely and with confidence.

• Medicines for Diabetes

  Whether your child is taking insulin or pills (or both) to control diabetes, it’s important to learn how diabetes medicines work.

• Medicines: Using Them Safely

  Giving kids medicine safely can be complicated. Here’s how you can help treat your child’s illness while you prevent dangerous reactions.