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Possible Ways Of Giving Zinnat Suspension To Kids?

It is impossible to give Zinnat Suspension to my kid (3 years old) due to the awful taste of the drug. It keeps throwing it out on the very first contact. Is there any other way to give the drug? I tried to dissolve it into milk, add some sugar, but with no effect. Maybe its not the flavor but the texture. Any other ideas?
Mon, 4 Feb 2013
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Hi

You may try to divert the attention of your kid to something she is interested in, give her the syrup in a spoon (Not with cap/ dropper), and then give her something like a candy or toffee or something she likes the most.

In spite of all this, if she spits it out- its better to ask for an alternative. You have not mentioned for what the medication was started. Surely your doctor will be able to give you alternative medication that will taste better- based on what problem your child has- and the indication for the antibiotic.

Hope my answer helps you.
Wish your child good health.
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Possible Ways Of Giving Zinnat Suspension To Kids?

Hi You may try to divert the attention of your kid to something she is interested in, give her the syrup in a spoon (Not with cap/ dropper), and then give her something like a candy or toffee or something she likes the most. In spite of all this, if she spits it out- its better to ask for an alternative. You have not mentioned for what the medication was started. Surely your doctor will be able to give you alternative medication that will taste better- based on what problem your child has- and the indication for the antibiotic. Hope my answer helps you. Wish your child good health.