Should I use a spoon or measuring device when measuring medicine?
⚡ Short answer: Standard teaspoons sold in pharmacies hold 5 ml, but teaspoons at home can vary from half that (2-3 ml) to twice as much (8-10 ml).
Anonymous
bir anne · Feeding
I give medicine with a teaspoon, but there's a measuring device that came from the box. Which one should I use for the correct amount?
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Standard teaspoons sold in pharmacies hold 5 ml, but teaspoons at home can vary from half that (2-3 ml) to twice as much (8-10 ml). So the measuring device from the box — whether it's a plastic syringe or spoon — was calibrated at the factory for that specific medicine. Always use the measuring device from the package; if it's missing, you can ask your pharmacist for another one.
Note: This information is not medical advice; please consult your doctor about medications and dosages.
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