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Healthcare Professional’s Orders – continued Sometimes a state requires that a written order from a health care professional accompany OTC medications. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that a written order from a healthcare professional be required if: The child is under 24 months and …

Healthcare Professional’s Orders – continued Sometimes a state requires that a written order from a health care professional accompany OTC medications. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that a written order from a healthcare professional be required if: The child is under 24 months and the dose is not on the label Parental instructions do not match the dose on the label