When you have to dose out a teaspoon of medicine, it’s tempting to reach for a teaspoon.
Makes sense, right?
The unit called a teaspoon is equal to 5 milliliters.
A tablespoon is three times bigger: 15 milliliters.
If you have a set of labeled measuring spoons, they’ll give you the right amount.
Among the offenders: Choosing a kitchen spoon instead of a measuring tool.
The researchers recommended that measurements be given in metric instead.
Some over-the-counter meds come with their own.
and keep the tea spoons for stirring tea.
Unit of Measurement Used and Parent Medication Dosing Errors|Pediatrics
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