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Pediatric Medication Safety: Special Considerations for Children
3 Nov

Pediatric Medication Safety: Special Considerations for Children

by Prudence Bateson Nov 3 2025 0 Medications

Pediatric medication safety requires special attention because children metabolize drugs differently than adults. Weight-based dosing, proper storage, and avoiding OTC cough medicines under age 6 are critical to prevent poisoning and overdose.

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