Kids can take tablets, so why are we still giving liquid medicines?

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When six-year-old Seren was prescribed antibiotics, taking them four times a day quickly became a battle. The orange liquid tasted revolting, and much of it ended up on kitchen surfaces rather than in her mouth. Her mother was never sure how much she had actually swallowed, but was afraid to give her more in case the dosage was exceeded.

The final straw came on day five, when the bottle was knocked over and the remaining dose spilled across the floor. The family gave up. Seren never finished the course.