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I need to give my toddler antibiotics, but she refuses and spits it out. cannot get it down her throat. please help, how can we get her to take it? it has a terrible bitter after taste, even after mixing with a little bit of juice.
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Flavor: I would ask the pharmacist if they can flavor the antibiotic to have a better taste as a first option.
Answered 5/24/2018
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