Antibiotics are prescribed to treat an infection.  Unfortunately, not everyone finishes theirs like they should.  Patients and parents have many reasons why they think they should stop their antibiotics.  These might be: My child or I feel better This medicine tastes bad A side effect (like nausea) is not pleasant I forgot where I put … Read more →

Even as a pharmacist, I find the over-the-counter (OTC) section of the pharmacy overwhelming! Especially as a parent you want to make your child feel better fast – not stand in front of a wall of medicine choosing which to buy. When it comes to fever-reducing medicines such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, people often get … Read more →