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My child is in pain
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What should I know about giving pain medicines to my child?
How should I give my child their medicine?
Check that it is the right medicine. Only give the amount that is right for your child's age
Measure the medicine carefully
Liquid medicine can be tricky to measure so you can use a special syringe
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Introduction by Professor Alice Roberts
How should I give my child their medicine?
What should I do if my child doesn’t want to take the pain medicine?
How long does the pain medicine take to work?
What should I do if the pain medicine doesn’t seem to be working?
How often should I give the pain medicine?