Taking your medication properly

Whether you take medication on a regular or occasional basis, it’s normal for you to have questions. There are a variety of over-the-counter medications as well as prescriptions that come as a syrup or cream: properly storing them sometimes gives rise to questions. This guide provides tips and advice about medications for children, adults and the elderly.

Table of contents

• Using medications: The basics
• Proper storage of medications
• Administering medication to children
• When medication tastes bad
• The particularities of antibiotics
• Oops! I forgot to take my medication
• Travelling with medication: Advice and precautions
• Sources and useful links