If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. Also, remember that 1 level teaspoon equals 5 mL and that ½ a teaspoon equals 2.5 mL.

1. 1 mL = 1 cc.
2. 2.5 mL = 1/2 teaspoon.
3. 5 mL = 1 teaspoon.
4. 15 mL = 1 tablespoon.
5. 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon.

1 teaspoon (tsp) = 5 milliliters (mL) 3 teaspoons (tsp) = 1 tablespoon (tbsp)

Take the syringe and pull the plunger back so that the top of the black ring is on the volume for the dose you need to give.

1. Push the tip of the syringe into the hole in the middle of the rubber bung.
2. Turn the whole bottle with the syringe upside down.
3. Slowly push the plunger into the syringe.

Good Technique for Giving Liquid Medicine:

1. Equipment: Plastic medication syringe or dropper (not a spoon)
2. Child’s position: Sitting up (Never lying down)
3. Place the syringe beyond the teeth or gumline.
4. Goal: Slowly drip or pour the medicine onto the back of the tongue.
5. Do not squirt medicine into the back of the throat.

In general, it typically takes approximately 30 minutes for most medications to dissolve. When a medication is coated in a special coating – which may help protect the drug from stomach acids – often times it may take longer for the therapeutic to reach the bloodstream.

Medication Syringe Instructions

1. Fill the syringe with the prescribed dosage of medicine.
2. Hold the syringe upright and gently tap the air bubbles toward the end.
3. Push the plunger gently to force the air out of the end.
4. Check that you have the correct amount of medication left in the syringe.

The most commonly encountered are suspensions, emulsions or mixtures.

• Oral Suspension. The oral suspension is a liquid form that contains active ingredients suspended in a suitable base.
• Oral Emulsion.
• Mixtures.

Liquid medicines are sometimes referred to as elixirs, syrups, solutions, or mixtures. They are commonly used in children or adults who have difficulty swallowing. In some cases, the drug itself is absorbed better in a liquid form, so even people who do not have difficulty swallowing might use liquid medicines.

by Drugs.com 10mL equals two teaspoons (2tsp). A tablespoon is three times bigger than a teaspoon and three teaspoons equal one tablespoon (1Tbsp or 1Tb). One tablespoon also equals 15mL.

A standard eyedropper dispenses 0.05 ml per drop, meaning there are 20 drops in 1 milliliter of medication.

300 drops

1 tablespoon is equal to 3 teaspoons.

A teaspoon is a unit of volume measure equal to 1/3 tablespoon. “Teaspoon” may be abbreviated as t (note: lowercase letter t) or tsp.

A single portion of Nutella (15g), which equates to one heaped teaspoon, contains 80 calories, and can be enjoyed as part of a varied diet.