Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

OTC Medication

I am the sole legal guardian of my 11 year old daughter. It has come to my attention that while visiting her father, his sister has been administering medication to her ie. PMS meds, cold meds and advil-none of which did he or her have my permission to do. I realize they are OTC but shouldn't they have to get my permission to do so, especially considering my 11 year old hasn't started her menstrual cycle, is being treated by a doctor for her colds and still take children's asprin?


Asked on 7/02/03, 1:30 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: OTC Medication

Ideally they should have contacted you to get approval for administering medications, unless it was an emergency situation. I suggest you make your policy clear to them so this doesn't happen in the future. If the child has any food or drug allergies, you should make sure they are aware of them.

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Answered on 7/02/03, 2:45 pm
Carolyn Press Chung & Press. P.C.

Re: OTC Medication

Your daughter's aunt should not be administering medications to your daughter without your knowledge. The child's father should be informed of her medical records, and you should inform him of those over the counter medications which you do use. Some children are not supposed to be given aspirin, and I can't imagine the purpose of the PMS medication for your daughter. I suggest that you pleasantly let the father know not only what can be administered if necessary but also what medications you do not authorize. If the father and his sister persist in administering things not on your list, let them know that you may find it necessary to return to court to obtain an order prohibiting the unauthorized treatments.

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Answered on 7/02/03, 4:29 pm


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