Parents must five written consent before we give your child any medication. Consent must include:
- Child’s first and last name
- Name of medication
- Reason for medication
- How often to give the medication
- Start and stop dates
- Expected side effects
- How to store the medication consistent with the directions on the medication label.
The parent consent form is good for the number of days stated on the medication bottle
for prescriptions. Medications may not be given past the days prescribed on the bottle
even if there is medication left.
The following medications may be given with written parent consent if the medication
bottle label tells you how much medication to give based on the child’s age and weight.
- Antihistamines
- non aspirin fever reducers/pain relievers
- non narcotic cough suppressants
- Decongestants
- Ointments or lotions intended to reduce or stop itching or dry skin
- Diaper ointments and nontalc powders intended for diaper area
- Sunscreen
All other over the counter medications must have written directions from a health care
provider with prescriptive authority before we will give any medications.
Medications may not be mixed in any food or drink unless there is written directions to
do so from a health care provider with prescriptive authority.
Medications may not be given differently than the age and weight appropriate directions
or the prescription directions on the medication label unless you have written directions
from a health care provider with prescriptive authority.
If a medication label does not give the dosage directions for the child’s age and weight,
you must provide written instructions from a health care provider with prescriptive
authority in addition to the parent consent prior to us giving the medication.
Written consent from a health care provider with prescriptive authority to give:
- Vitamins
- Herbal supplements
- Fluoride
Medications must be in original container labeled with:
- Child’s first and last name
- Date prescription was filled
- Expiration date
- Easy to read instructions on how to give the medication
- Duration of taking medications
