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Suggest Treatment For High Fever In A Child
Hi my infant 8 months old was having high fever. Doctor prescribed novamox, alex-p, and chericof. Now fever is reduced but everytime after giving syrups he is not able to sleep. And 1 or 2 hours fter syrup he vomits just syrup. Should i comtinie with syrup or not. Please advice
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
Hello,
Your child is given an antibiotic, a drug for allergies and also one for cough. If the doctor prescribed an antibiotic very likely the child is having a bacterial infection and continuing the antibiotic as long as prescribed is necessary unless the child develops allergy to it. The other two drugs are generally for symptomatic relive and it will not hurt the child if needed to stop.
If the child is vomiting after 1-2 hours very likely most of the drugs are absorbed already.
Giving the child oral rehydration solutions (you can take them in the pharmacy) in frequent small amounts and breastfeeding if you are breastfeeding will help with the water and electrolyte substitution.
If the child is vomiting often and you think is not keeping enough of fluids in you will need to send the child to be seen by a doctor to make sure there is no dehydration.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General & Family Physician
Your child is given an antibiotic, a drug for allergies and also one for cough. If the doctor prescribed an antibiotic very likely the child is having a bacterial infection and continuing the antibiotic as long as prescribed is necessary unless the child develops allergy to it. The other two drugs are generally for symptomatic relive and it will not hurt the child if needed to stop.
If the child is vomiting after 1-2 hours very likely most of the drugs are absorbed already.
Giving the child oral rehydration solutions (you can take them in the pharmacy) in frequent small amounts and breastfeeding if you are breastfeeding will help with the water and electrolyte substitution.
If the child is vomiting often and you think is not keeping enough of fluids in you will need to send the child to be seen by a doctor to make sure there is no dehydration.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General & Family Physician
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