Opinion|Podcasts|August 16, 2024

Empowering Pharmacists: Navigating Pediatric OTC Medications and Building Trust with Parents

Author(s)Trisha Winroth, PharmD, Ashly McPhillips, PharmD

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Key Takeaways

Understanding recommended doses and duration of use is essential for effective pediatric medication management.
Building rapport and counseling parents are crucial for adherence to treatment plans and addressing concerns.
Ensuring proper safety and storage of medications prevents accidental ingestion and misuse.
Promoting healthy habits in children contributes to overall well-being and reduces the need for medication.

Key opinion leaders provide pharmacists with essential guidance on the appropriate dosing and administration of over-the-counter medications for common pediatric conditions, while equipping them with strategies to effectively counsel parents on symptom identification, condition management, and when to seek medical advice for children's health issues.

00:12 - Recommended Doses

5:24 - Duration of Use

8:43 - Infant Gas

10:12 - Parental Concerns

12:56 - Counseling Parents

15:16 - Building Rapports

18:22 - Safety and Storage

21:49 – Healthy Habits

24:35 - Safety Concerns

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