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Pediatrics for Parents, Jan, 2001

Tasty Medicines

Sometimes there's nothing you can do to make a medicine more palatable. To help get rid of the yucky aftertaste, try pear or apricot juice. According to the author of this trick, these two fruit juices do a great job of masking the aftertaste, better than other juices or drinks. The relief may be short-lived. Eating a meal may help offer longer lasting relief.

Emergency Medicine, 10/00, p. 36.