Prevention. Never
The spoon of each table set has different depth of a working part.
Using a teaspoon as the measuring tool, you can give to the child bigger or smaller amount of medicine, than it is offered the doctor.
It is possible to give some medicines with food.
If you cannot cope with introduction to the child of drugs, address for the help in children's policlinic.
Grandmothers also can give a piece of good advice in this question.
Prevention.
Never give to the child medicine if it is not appointed by the doctor.
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