Medication Management

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

Prescription Medication on Campus
Students who require prescription medication at school need a parent or guardian to complete an H-72 Form. This form requires physician orders, a signature, and a parent's signature. Medication is securely stored in the clinic and is available to students according to the physician’s orders. The form is available in the clinic or on the link above.

Over-The-Counter (OTC) Medication on Campus
The school nurse is allowed to give Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and aloe vera gel to students who have written and verbal consent from a parent or guardian. Please download the OTC Medication Form from the website and submit it to the clinic staff. (Spanish OTC Medication Form)

Pre-Approved Medications Available for Administration
○ Tylenol (acetaminophen) may be given for fever of 101°F or greater.
○ Ibuprofen may be given for menstrual cramps or sports related injuries (middle school only) 
○ Aloe Vera gel may be applied for dry skin, itchy skin without drainage, or sunburns. *Tylenol and Ibuprofen are NOT given for headaches or migraines.*

If your child gets headaches and/or migraines frequently, please complete an H-72 Form with doctor’s orders for medication as needed for headaches. This includes Tylenol,Ibuprofen, and any over-the-counter medications.

Guidelines on Administering Over-The-Counter Medications
❖ Written and verbal consent from a parent or guardian is required for the school nurse to administer pre-approved OTC medications.
❖ Pre-Approved OTC medication will not be administered more than once a day, for more than 3 consecutive weeks, or more than 3 times in a month
❖ Students may be sent home if they have a fever in accordance with state law and board policy
❖ OTC medications cannot be administered to pregnant or breast-feeding students.

Once the OTC Medication consent form is complete, you may send the physical copy to school with your student or upload it to this Google form.

Information taken from Dallas Independent School District Safety Protocols that can be found at www.dallasisd.org.
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