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Give this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered. It can be given with or without food. 

If your child requires liquid, use a syringe to accurately measure the dose. Alternatively, if your child requires tablets, they may be crushed and mixed with a small amount of water or a spoon of yoghurt if necessary. 

Give your child Furosemide at the same time every day. 

Choose times that are easy for you so that you do not miss doses. For older children, they may prefer to take furosemide in the morning and/or early afternoon (if twice a day) to avoid having to get up overnight to use the bathroom.

• If your child vomits less than 15 minutes after receiving medication, the dose may be repeated.
• If your child vomits more than 15 minutes after receiving medication, you do not need to give them another dose. Wait until the next scheduled dose is due.

• If a dose is missed, give it within 4 hours. 
• If it has been more than 4 hours after the usual time, do not give the missed dose. Just give the dose at the next scheduled time.
• Do not double any doses. 

• Keep Furosemide liquid or tablets at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. 
• Do not refrigerate. 
• It is important to keep the medication out of reach of children.

Your child may experience some side effects whilst taking furosemide. These side effects may go away as your child gets used to it.

Check with your doctor if your child continues to experience any of the following effects:

• Fatigue, weakness or dizziness when standing up
• Stomach cramps or discomfort
• Blurred vision
• Headaches
• Decreased appetite, nausea or vomiting (If your child is experiencing gastro symptoms, please notify your doctor or present to the Emergency Department to avoid further dehydration)
• Dry mouth or increased thirst
• There may be other side effects â€� check with your doctor or pharmacist if these occur.

Your child may require repeat electrolyte blood testing for long term or high dose diuretics. Please speak with your doctor.