<![CDATA[Education on medicine use from elementary school age is important for developing knowledge and safe medicine-use practices. This activity aimed to evaluate changes in medication literacy among madrasah ibtidaiyah students after participating in an interactive educational session on appropriate medicine use. A one-group pre-test and post-test design was applied to 35 students. Medication literacy was assessed using 10 questions with “yes” and “no” response options. The mean score increased from 7.60 ± 1.61 in the pre-test to 7.89 ± 2.13 in the post-test. The percentage of correct answers also increased from 76.00% to 78.86%. Based on individual score changes, 16 students improved, 11 had unchanged scores, and 8 had lower scores. The greatest improvements were found in questions concerning semisolid dosage forms and keeping medicines out of the reach of young children. In contrast, students’ understanding of appropriate medicine storage decreased. These findings indicate a limited improvement in medication literacy following the educational session. Future educational activities should incorporate demonstrations, visual media, educational games, repetition of key messages, and positively worded assessment items to strengthen students’ understanding.]]>
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