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Child Has Esophagus Discomfort, Swallowed Doxycycline Pill. Diet?
My 20 yr. old daughter dry swallowed a small sized doxycycline pill last night and today she is having discomfort in her esophagus . She can swallow liquids and eat but it is uncomfortable. Are there certain foods/liquids that she should drink or eat to help this and even certain food/drinks to avoid? In other words what should she be doing and how worried should I be? Thanks
Sat, 27 Apr 2013
Hi
Doxycycline often causes stomach upset - pain, nausea, vomitting and even reflux oesophagitis. ORS in cold water, simple semisolid diet served in cold may be given. Simple Antacid Gel/Suspension with or without Oxetacaine maybe usefull when given before taking any food. Omeprazole sachet dissolved in cold water can also be given in empty syomach.
Regards
Ranjit
Doxycycline often causes stomach upset - pain, nausea, vomitting and even reflux oesophagitis. ORS in cold water, simple semisolid diet served in cold may be given. Simple Antacid Gel/Suspension with or without Oxetacaine maybe usefull when given before taking any food. Omeprazole sachet dissolved in cold water can also be given in empty syomach.
Regards
Ranjit
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