I have always had a very hard time getting my son to take medications. Maybe I've been too easy on him, but I can't erase the past. He has the Swine Flu and needs to take Tamiflu. He did get half a dose down after diluting the liquid medicine in water, but almost makes himself sick. I just wondered if there are any other mothers out there with the same problem and what you have done that has worked for you? This situation really wears me out! I love my son and just want him to get better. Thank You.
My child was terrible, but she LOVES chocolate. I would give her a spoonful of medicine (I think diluting it just makes the agony last longer) and then immediately follow with a spoonful of chocolate frosting from the tub. She still fought a bit, but it made it alot easier
Ask the doc if it can be mixed with anything other than water, especially if the tamiflu has it's own "flavor" like lemon or cherry. Perhaps mixing it with a juice of the same flavor would be helpful. Or have his favorite beverage on hand to take between medicine sips. Try to think of things that made it easier for you to take yucky stuff when you were a kid, or ask HIM to come up with something to help it be less yucky. He still has to take it, but if he has some control over the situation, maybe that'll help. Good luck!
It is yucky. There is no doubt or arguing that fact. it is also absolutely true that he must take the meds. it is non-negotiable. He also has to take the complete dose. I suggest a loving logical approach. I love you and need you to use your courage to take the medicine that will help make you well. We are not leaving this spot until you take the medicne. End of story no more talking no more negotiating. It will happen and it will get better. He will also most likely try to trick you out of it again. Just keep repeating the facts and then stop talking. Best of luck.
My daughter , now 14, was horrible with meds. She rarely has had to take them but when she did it was a nightmare.
She learned cause and effect quickly. At 11, they can comprehend this. if she refused or gave me a hard time she would lose something of value to her( phone, computer, etc)
she still hates meds but she knows what will happen if she does not comply with dr orders.
She had swine flu and our dr does not give tamiflu to any otherwise healthy child. She fought it successfully with no meds.
Good luck
wow, that's tough(and ridiculous!) at that age. meds have never been up for negotiation in my house, and i have never had problems with any of my kids taking them - my kids are 7 months, 3 years, and 6 years. i don't know what to suggest at this point, what do you normally do in other situations when he doesn't want to do what you want him to do?
Can he swallow a pill? It's a lot easier than liquids.
I don't recommend diluting medications. Kids usually don't get the whole dose. If he can swallow pills, I would try that. I am an ER nurse and am always shocked when children greater than 2 years refuse medications. I usually tell the parents they need to take control and make the child take the meds. That they are the adult and are in charge. Not the child. Good luck!
