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In cases where there is not an alternative or a baby or young child spits out the medicine or refuses to take it, having a drink of the child’s choice to take straight after the medicine will take away the taste quickly. If the medicine does not have to be given on an empty stomach, a favourite food or snack may also be an option. Putting the medicine into a drink or bottle of milk is discouraged due to the following risks.

 If some of the drink is left, it is difficult to estimate how much of the medicine has been taken.

 The medicine may react with the fluid.

 If the medicine is denser, it will sink to the bottom of the container or adhere to the inside of the container.

 If the drink takes a long time to drink, the medicine is not given at the same time.

 The medicine may alter the taste of `the drink or milk and the child then refuse to drink it.