quick q about medicine

[Helen79]

Does all medicines for mindees need to be prescribed?

I have a bottle of prescribed calpol for mindee but does teething gel need to be prescribed or is it ok to give it if it's been bought by the parent? The parent has written the child's name on it & filled out a medicine form.

[uf353432]

I would give teething gel as directed by the parent. I'm not sure I would fill out a medical form for it - but would note when I gave to child in daily diary.

[Annie_T]

I have a permission form for non prescribed medication - Mine reads


Permission to Administer Non-prescription Medication

I give permission to my Childminder _________ to administer the following non-prescription medication if my child needs it.

Calpol Junior Nurofen
Junior Diprol Teething Gel

I understand that I will need to provide the medication in the bottle/packaging it was purchased and clearly labelled with my child’s name and instructions on dosages allowed.
I expect my childminder to contact me prior to administering the medication, especially if my child has been in her care for less than 4 hours. I will advise my childminder, when dropping off my child, if I have already given my child any medication prior to arrival.
I agree to sign for any medication given when I return to collect my child.

Name of Child ______________
Name of Parent _____________
Signature of Parent ______________
Date _________

[sarah707]

Thank you for sharing that Annie!

[Demonjill]

Thats fab Annie - so professional!!