Preventing Drug Errors in Children

Being aware of potential risks involved with medication administration can help you protect your child from potential harm. The links below provide some of ISMP’s expert advice on safety issues related to medication use in children.

• What constitutes a "dropperful" of children’s medication?
• Preventing tragedies caused by choking on syringe tip caps
• CAUTION: Liquid Tylenol for infants is more concentrated than other Tylenol liquids
• Risk of overdosing with children’s medications that taste good
• Kidproofing your home against accidental poisoning
• Are you aware of how your child’s school handles medications?
• Prevent accidental vitamin overdoses
• Knowing the names of your houseplants can save your child’s life
• Accidental mixups of children’s and pets’ medications
• Infant formula: read and follow the label instructions!