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Medicine - Coggle Diagram
Medicine
Ways to take medicine
tablets or pills
swallow as a whole
syrup
drink
asthma inhaler
spray into your lungs
ointment
put on a cut or an insect bite
shots
eye drops, ear drops
feel itchy and sore
What is a medicine?
a drug
that helps you get better
when you're sick
prescription
a note from a doctor
recommends a kind of medicine
doctors
give you a prescription
take it to a pharmacist
pharmacists
measure the right amount of medicine
How to use medicine safely
follow directions
tells you the dosage
how much
how often to take it
take medicine on time
finish all the medicine you're prescribed
never give your medicine to others
What should you do if your medicine doesn't work?
tell a grown-up
if you feel worse
side effects
icky feelings
dizziness
upset stomach
some medicines
take longer than others
make you feel better
right away