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Evaluation of frequency of paediatric oral liquid medication dosing errors by caregivers: amoxicillin and josamycin.

April 15, 2016

Berthe-Aucejo A, Girard D, Lorrot M, et al. Arch Dis Child. 2016;101(4):359-64.

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This prospective observational study demonstrated that caregivers of pediatric patients experienced difficulties in reconstituting and dosing liquid medications, consistent with prior studies. Family education and enhanced instructions are needed to improve safety of pediatric medication use.

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