Why do they make infant/toddler meds taste like bubblegum?

The bebes has an ear infection and they put her on antibiotics and they flavored it like bubblegum? Seriously. You gave her a flavor that I will not let her actually experience for a good 4 maybe 5 years? Does anyone else think this is silly? Can't you make it taste like avocados or pineapple? This child LOVES to take her medicine so the least you could do is encourage other flavors I'll actually let her eat in real live food form...not just liquid.