Tools

KnowYourOTCs.org wants to help you spread the word about safe use, storage, and disposal of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines.

The materials below provide information to help parents, grandparents, and other caregivers safely store OTCs in their homes, and are available for you to order free of charge for display and distribution in your home, office, school, or waiting room.

Additional educational tools in English and Spanish are coming soon!

*For order quantities over 25, please contact sowens@chpa.org to place your order. Please allow up to 2 weeks for shipping. We regret that we cannot ship international orders.


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abla De Dosis: La Dosis De Acetaminofén Para Su Bebé O Su Niño

Tabla De Dosis: La Dosis De Acetaminofén Para Su Bebé O Su Niño

Cada vez que le de un medicamento a su bebé o a su niño, es importante que usted lea la etiqueta del medicamento y sigua las instrucciones. Esta guía le ayudará a administrar una dosis correcta de acetaminofén. Utilice el peso del niño para determinar la dosis. Si esto no es posible, utilice la edad del niño.

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Dosing Chart: Acetaminophen Dosing For Infants and Children

It is important to always read and and follow the label when giving medicine to your child. This guide will help you give your child the right amount of acetaminophen. If possible, use weight to dose your child; otherwise, use age. If your child is under 2 years of age, be sure to ask your healthcare provider for the right dose.

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Over-the-Counter First Aid Infographic

When packing your basket for the family picnic, don’t forget a well-stocked first-aid kit! Check out this over-the-counter first-aid packing list and safeguard your summer outings by preparing for accidents.

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A Parent’s Guide to Pediatric Dosing Infographic

When little ones are sick, many parents rely on over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to help them feel better. Explore this visual guide to pediatric dosing and tips for parents using OTC medicines with kids. For more information about choosing and using oral OTC cough and cold medicines safely, here are tips for parents using OTC medicines.

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Up and Away Poster

Approximately 60,000 young children end up in emergency departments every year because they got into medicines while their parent or caregiver was not looking. Know the facts. Order or download this Up and Away poster as a reminder to store medicines up and away and out of sight of children.

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Up and Away Brochure

Approximately 60,000 children end up in emergency departments because they got into medicines while their parent or caregiver was not looking. Know the facts. Order or download this Up and Away brochure as a reminder to store medicines up and away and out of sight of children.

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My Medicine Tracker

Use this medicine guide to keep track of your prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, and dietary supplements.

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Safe Medicine Disposal Poster

Once a medicine reaches its expiration date, it might not provide the treatment you need. Order or download this Safe Medicine Disposal poster, and hang it up as a reminder of how to safely throw away medicines when you clean out your medicine cabinet.

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