No, that statement was FALSE. Bedtime doses of children's medications should be given PRIOR to their nightly toothbrushing ritual.

You'll recall that children receiving sucrose-containing medications have demonstrated a higher incidence of dental decay and gingivitis than children not receiving medication. The frequency of administration combined with chronic dosing and the low pH caused by the sucrose-containing medication contribute to the caries susceptibility of these children.

Healthcare professionals must educate parents about the need for cleaning their children's teeth after each dose of medicine.