Patient Resources

After Hours Care

After-hours calls are available Monday through Friday from 5 pm to 12 am and Saturday through Sunday from 12 pm to 12 am. Calls received between 12 am and 8:30 am will be returned when the office reopens at 8:30 am on the next business day.

For after-hours assistance, please call 240-585-7128 and leave a message. The on-call provider will return your call within 30 minutes. If you do not receive a call back within 30 minutes, please call again and leave another message.

When you call, please provide the following information:

• Patient's name and age
• Your name and phone number where you can be reached
• The problem or concern, including symptoms and temperature if there is a fever
• Pertinent medical history (e.g., asthma, heart defect, diabetes)

*After-hours calls are available for PM Kidz patients only.

If you are a PM Kidz patient with an urgent issue, our after-hours on-call provider will assist you. In case of an emergency, please call 911.

Car Seat Safety

To ensure your child's safety in the event of a crash, make sure the car seat you are using is appropriate for their age and size, and is properly installed.

Immunization Schedule

A convenient online reference guide to help you know when your child needs immunizations.

Medication Dosage Charts

Here are recommended doses for common over-the-counter products. If you have any questions about the correct dosage, feel free to call our office.

Ensure you do not mix medicines that contain the same ingredients. For instance, both Tylenol and FeverAll contain acetaminophen. It's simplest to minimize products with multiple active ingredients. Refrain from giving any medications to infants under 2 months without consulting a doctor.

Avoid Aspirin

Children and adolescents under 21 years old should avoid aspirin or products containing aspirin. This precaution is based on multiple studies linking aspirin to Reye's Syndrome, a severe illness similar to encephalitis.

Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen is available without a prescription. Children older than 2 months of age can be given any of the acetaminophen products (such as Tylenol or FeverAll). Give the correct dosage for your child’s weight every 4 to 6 hours.

Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) is available over-the-counter. Avoid giving medications containing Ibuprofen to children under 6 months of age. Administer the correct dosage based on your child's weight every 6-8 hours.

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Diphenhydramine is available over-the-counter for itching associated with rashes, hives, seasonal allergies, and mild allergic reactions. It can be given every 6 to 8 hours as needed. Do not give diphenhydramine to an infant or child experiencing a serious allergic reaction without first consulting your doctor.

If your child experiences difficulty breathing, wheezing, tongue swelling, lip tingling, vomiting, or other signs of a severe allergic reaction, call 911 immediately.

Cough and Cold Medicines

We do not recommend using decongestants or cough suppressants in children under six years old. For children aged 4 to 6 years, cough medicine may be used only if advised by your healthcare provider. The true benefits of these products are unclear, and recent studies indicate significant risks for young children. If you decide to use these products for older children, please refer to the manufacturer's websites for dosing information and further details about their products. Common brands include Delsym, Mucinex, Triaminic, Dimetapp, Robitussin, and Sudafed.

There are all-natural cough and cold medications available for infants and children under 4 years old. Avoid giving infants under 1 year of age products containing honey. Common brands include Zarbee’s, Hylands, and Mommy’s Bliss.

Product Recals

Stay informed about product recalls from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Symptom Tracker

Point your cursor over the area of the body where your child is experiencing symptoms.