Knowing your child's medicine during cancer treatment (1660)

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Why is my child taking these medicines?

Most medicine that your child takes will:

If scheduled pain medicine has been given for more than 5 days, don’t stop it on your own. Ask your provider how to wean the pain medicine. If pain continues contact your provider.
If you do not know what your medicine is used for contact your provider.

What do I need to know about medicines for constipation?

What should my child not take during cancer treatment without the oncology provider knowing?

Some medicines may change how well your cancer medicines work. Talk to your oncology provider or pharmacist before your child starts a new medicine. Ask if it is safe to take with other medicines. This includes vitamins, herbal products and over-the-counter medicines, sometimes called OTC.

How do I keep track of my child’s medicines?

For more information:

:https://kidshealth.org/ChildrensWi/en/parents

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Call your child’s doctor, nurse, or clinic if you have any questions or concerns or if your child has special health care needs that were not covered by this information.