Do pediatric oral suspension acetaminophen and ibuprofen product labeling and online resources facilitate intended use?

Background: Caregivers often have difficulty administering pediatric medications which frequently results in increased dosing error risk.

Objective: We examined health literacy characteristics of pediatric over-the-counter (OTC) oral suspension acetaminophen and ibuprofen instructional materials and dosing instruments.

Methods: We conducted a descriptive analysis of dosing instructions, measuring syringe characteristics, and internet-based resources among a sample of OTC pediatric oral suspension acetaminophen and ibuprofen products ( = 14).