If your child becomes sick with the Swine Flu, also known as H1N1, there is a chance you will have a hard time finding the liquid Tamiflu that might be prescribed. There is no shortage in capsule Tamiflu, however the liquid is getting much harder to find. What the solution? Simply make your own! Sounds crazy, I know, but after reading the directions, it is simple and easy to do.
According the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Tamiflu capsules can be opened and mixed with a sweet-tasting liquid. Here is what you will need:
- A capsule of Tamiflu (again, these are much easier to find than the liquid)
- A small bowl
- 1-2 teaspoons of a sweet, flavored liquid (chocolate syrup works well)
Ok, so here is all you do:
- Pour a small amount of the liquid into the bowl. It doesn’t really matter the exact amount of the liquid, you will just want to be sure your child can finish all of it to get a full dose of medication.
- Holding the capsule over your bowl, carefully open it and pour out all the contents.
- Stir the mixture well, it is okay if all the medication does not fully dissolve.
- Give the entire dose to your child with a spoon.
Easier than you thought isn’t it? The Tamiflu capsules are very small, as I know from personal experience. It should be easy to get all the medication into a few teaspoons of syrup. It would actually be a lot easier to get your child to take a spoon full of chocolate syrup than most any medicine. I wonder if this works with other things? Might be something to look into, some medications are nearly impossible to get my kids to take. For now though, this is great information to keep on hand, just in case.
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