MEDICATION INFORMATION

Most medicines prescribed by physicians for colds, flus or sore throats can be given at home around the student’s school hours. NO MEDICATION CAN BE GIVEN WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT FROM A PHYSICIAN. THIS INCLUDES ALL OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICINES SUCH AS TYLENOL, ROBITUSSIN, MOTRIN, OINTMENTS, NASAL SPRAYS, ETC. If it is necessary to give medication during school, our district policy is as follows:

1. Written permission must be received from the physician to administer the medicine in school. This must include the type of medicine, dosage, time and reason for administration.

2. Parental consent must also be included on this permission slip.

3. Medication must be brought to school in a pharmacy labeled container or original container if it is an over the counter medicine such as Tylenol, Motrin, etc.

4. All medicines are NOT to be transported by the student. A parent/guardian or adult must bring it to the nurse’s office (or Main Office if the nurse is not there).