Antibiotics in Canada are prescription only (read more). If your child has not taken the antibiotic before, you should talk to your doctor or pharmacist about:
- How to take it (how many times a day, with or without food)
- Possible side effects, including signs of an allergic reaction
- How to measure the right dose
- Where to store the antibiotic
- If you can continue to give your child a pain or fever medication with the antibiotic