Parents have been advised to use syringes to administer childrens medicines instead of traditional household teaspoons. A new study has warned that the use of metal spoons can lead to under, as well as over, doses of medicines. U.S. and Greek researchers looked at teaspoons in 25 households and found that the largest was three times the size of the smallest. They also found that when asked to use 5ml medicine spoons, people poured in varying quantities. To avoid dosage differences, the team urged parents to use syringes. The study in the International Journal of Clinical Practice looked at more than 70 teaspoons collected from 25 homes in Greece. (MJ/WN/PAW)
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