Medicines

Many medicines for children with kidney disease only come in tablet form. There are lots of obvious advantages when children can swallow whole tablets but many children find it difficult. 

Kidzmeds is a simple training programme to give children the confidence in swallowing tablets.

The training package was developed by a group of doctors and nurses in Newcastle. 

This short video shows how it can be done.

There is a comic poster you can print off and read with your child here. 

There is also a parent/carer leaflet you can download here. 

Talk with your child's doctor or nurse if you would like them to try this programme.