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What happens if my 2-year-old daughter overdoses with fever medicines?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 2 and a half years old, and due to a low-grade fever, she was prescribed one teaspoon of Opox 50. But accidentally, my wife gave her one teaspoon of Opox 100 last night. My daughter started vomiting at 2.30 AM. She complained of a little headache too. Is this a serious i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This seems to be an episode of an overdose of Cefpodoxime. One of the adverse effects of Cefpodoxime is vomiting, and in her case, since the medicine was given in a higher quantity, it may have lead to vomiting. But, do not worry. Whenever something like this happens, ... Read Full »
My 4-year-old son is suffering from reactive airway disease. Is it safe to use Montair LC kid?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is four and a half years old, and he is suffering from reactive airway disease (enclosing the reports and prescription). Kindly suggest based on the above medication that till how long we can safely go ahead with Montair LC Kid. Is there any upper limit of giving this. I am very... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please note that the medications prescribed are to the best of my knowledge. Montelukast has been prescribed for patients for prolonged periods extending up to even two years without any problems. It uses has shown reduced requirements of admission and improving the ... Read Full »
My 4-year-old son has a high temperature, and headache followed by vomiting. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,My 4-year-old son started experiencing something new. A few days ago he started experiencing body heat. His body got hot and then he started complaining about headaches and started vomiting.Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. Firstly check the temperature of the child with a thermometer whenever you feel that the child is hot. My advice: Consult your specialist doctor, talk to them, and take medications after thei... Read Full »
My daughter is vomiting and is restless. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My dear daughter just completed 1 year yesterday and still on breastfeed (twice, a full day) along with normal food. She is lactose intolerant and was hypocalcemic (less calcium) by birth. Her doctor gave her OstoCalcium and retested after six months and she turned to be absolutely fin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Do not worry so much. What you are describing seems to be gastroenteritis. Continue the same medications which are going on. Watch for lethargy and dehydration. The matter should settle in two to three days. I suggest giving Enterogermina respule (probiotic vials), one r... Read Full »
My daughter has occult sepsis. What is the treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, My 4-year-old daughter who weighs 13.5 kg is having fever ranging from 100 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit since three to four days. Syrup Calpol 250 works only for one to two hours max, after which fever spikes. We gave Meftal syrup too, which works maximum for three hours. We did a CCB and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the report, the WBC (white blood cell) count is quite high. It is advisable to do a blood culture also to find out what organism has affected her. Also, I would want to add one more antibiotic to Ceftriaxone as it does not seem to be responding well. If the con... Read Full »
My 4-year-old son suffers from pain above the belly button. What is the cause?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is four years old. He has had pain above his belly button for two days. He only wants to sleep. He is vomiting and not eating anything. Why? What is he suffering from? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is he passing stools? This is a very important question because if he is not then, it may point to obstruction. Another possibility is that there may be some mild gastritis. You can manage the pain by giving syrup Colicaid (Simethicone) one teaspoon only when there is... Read Full »
Why is my 3-year-old toddler unable to digest water and vomits excessively when I try to feed him?
Query: Hello doctor, My toddler is 3 years old and started vomiting excessively. He cannot even digest water. As soon as he swallows something, he vomits it out. This is the fourth time he vomited today. He is extremely weak, cannot eat or sleep, and suddenly wakes up to vomit whatever I feed him. It is ge... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think the child suffers from constipation, so he vomits whenever you try to feed him. I suggest you reduce his intake of bread, milk, chocolates, and chips and increase his intake of water for long-term benefits. Read Full »
My 2.9-years-old kid vomited frequently after taking Peptiran syrup. Please suggest an alternative.
Query: Hi doctor, I gave Peptiran syrup to my kid of 2.9 years. But after taking it, vomiting occurred thrice within one hour of taking this syrup. Please suggest me an alternative solution. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest starting with Vomikind fast strip 4 mg (Ondansetron 4 mg) 1 strip thrice a day to be kept on the tongue only (it will be absorbed). You can continue Peptiran (Ranitidine) after a day or so when vomiting is slightly controlled. Give ORS (oral rehydration solut... Read Full »
Why is my 2-day-old not urinating or vomiting the milk?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 2 days old. She is not urinating and vomiting the milk she drinks. The doctors say that the baby had some amniotic fluid intake during labor. During labor, my wife tried for six hours for a normal delivery. But the head was stuck. So, she opted for a cesarean. Now, the mom ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is advisable to get a gastric wash if the vomiting persists. Please get the child evaluated by a pediatrician for the same. The child should urinate in the first 24 hours. If the child does not urinate, it may signify an anomaly or indicate less intake. A primipara ... Read Full »
My daughter has a fever and vomiting. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 1-year-old daughter suffers from fever and vomiting that started eight days ago and recur after three days. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the temperature is 37.5 C or more, I suggest you can give syrup Crocin DS (240 mg/ml) (Paracetamol) (dose as per the weight of the child) SOS four to six hourly. If the temperature is 38.8 C or more, you can give a syrup Ibugesic plus (Ibuprofen and Paracetamol) (... Read Full »