3 year old has a fever - need to give tylenol? Can I when she is also on this antibiotic - omnicef?
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Tylenol is acetaminophen, not ibuprofen.  It is fine to take Tylenol and Omnicef, the two are not known to interact.  It is also OK to take ibuprofen and omnicef together.\n\nWhen it comes to medication for your child the person you should really be asking is your pharmacist or doctor, not bunch of complete strangers over the internet.
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3 days isn't long for anyone to adjust to being off of a feeding tube. Her stomach is probably sensitive. Listen to her Dr., follow his advice, and give her a little time to have a chance to get used to swallowing things. Maybe she needs to be sitting up straight and have a little more liquid to help the meds absorb. Is the medicine in the vomit, yes or no? What is the color, what are the other characteristics of the vomitus? These things might help. Can she talk? Ask her what she thinks is happening, what it feels like, if it's getting stuck in her throat, or when her stomach starts to hurt in relation to taking the meds.\n\nKeep us posted, we'll be watching this thread.\n\nCalico.Kitty
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Have you taken any tylenol?  that should help with both the headache and the fever.  If you take the tylenol and your fever goes down, but comes back when it is time to take the tylenol again, keep taking the tylenol.  If the fever does NOT go down, wait until the next dose time, but if it doesn't go down after two doses, see a dr.  If it goes UP after one dose, see a dr.\n\nYou can also try a luke warm bath/shower to help you feel better,  DO NOT take a cold bath/shower.  That can make you go into shock.\n\nOne last idea:  once I was really sick with a fever that would not stay down, and just felt miserable.  My pharmacist suggested to my husband that we get a cool mist humidifier to help with my breathing (I had bronchitis).  The MINUTE he set up the humidifier for me, I felt much cooler.  It was wonderful.\n\nBlessed be,\n\nGypsy :o)
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Shouldn't be a problem as long as she's not immunosuppressed and they don't start to spread. Some kids get hundreds (herpetic gingivostomatitis) and need treatment in hospital to enable them to drink. As long as she's eating and drinking and doesn't have a temperature, they will just go away by themselves. If she gets a temperature, becomes drowsy or seems unwell, take her to a doctor. It is possible for kids to autoinoculate themselves from a lip to their genitals - so be scrupulous when cleaning her and try and avoid touching one area after the other. Coldsores are very common and often go from one family member to another. She will be at risk of it recurring if she has a cold or other infection, or in unwell in the future - they happen more when people are run down.
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She may be cutting teeth. baby anbesol on the gums and teething rings help. You could also give her some baby tylenol for pain. Keep your eye out to be sure there is not some other illness like ear infection. If she continues, I would take her to the doctor just to be sure. Good Luck.
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I wonder that nobody has answered yet this Q. \nLet me try to elucidate some points, so next time you will know. The normal temperature is 36,6 grades according the  Celcius measurment system. So, you can calculate(I hope) and decide what you want to do.\nI have not your case history, but what I can say to you, is that in "light" situations, minor illnesses as they are called, we can manage without visiting a doctor. \n\nIf you are a healthy individual and you have just had a cold, then you can take \n1. 500mgr. paracetamol(ie. Depon) twice daily\nThis is to control the inflamation that exists when we have the cold and fever, as well.\n2. vitamin C + Zn(zinc)\nThe required daily dose, according to the WHO is 135mg. See what kind of tablets are in the market in your country and take also the opinion of the pharmacist. \nI'm not going to be very long explaining the reason, but you can take one tablet of 1000mg. vit. C + Zn daily.\n3. do some gargles with an antiseptic preparation that you will find in the pharmacy ; use it 4-5 times daily.This way you will avoid further irritation of tonsiles ; this is important because irritation  will lead to the formation of small white pieces of pus on the tonsiles. Usually, after that it is indispensable to take antibiotics. \n4. Take some antiseptic candies from the drugstore, to consume half an hour after the gargles.\nI say half an hour, in order to prolong the time of sterility that the gargle will cause.\n5. Prepare a soup to eat, on the basis of chicken, for example. It contains acetylcholine that is a neurotransmitter and it is recommended in this case. \n6. Try to sleep at least 8 hours daily.\n\n\nI FOUND THIS QUESTION SOME DAYS AFTER YOU HAVE POSTED AND I THINK THAT YOU HAVE ALREADY MANAGED. SO, YOU HAVE THE TIME NOW TO CROSS THE INFORMATION WITH YOUR DOCTOR. \nNEXT TIME YOU WILL KNOW!\n\nKaterina
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At 9 months old pretty much all the medication is labeled as "consult doctor first".  Not until after 2 should you really start following label directions without a doctor's advice.\n\nSo my advice would be make an appointment with her pediatrician for as early as you can today.\n\nOther than that keep her warm but not over bundled.  Use layers.  Offer her lots of liquids, extra juice and water.  Run a humidifier if you can.
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i think it is always best to ask a doctor especially if its for your child. there could be a drug interaction or complication with any underlying conditions your daughter might have.
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I'm not sure you have a cold.  My daughter started out the same way and has been ill for the past 4 weeks.  The doctor told her she has a bacterial infection and put her on antibiotics.  She has been awfully weak, like you, had coughing spells, then she came down with the sniffles and ear infection.  I suggest you see a doctor and have him prescribe the proper medication.  You may need to give a blood sample to determine if it is a cold or an infection.  In either case, I hope you see a professional and get the help you need.  Get well soon!!!!
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I wouldn't gamble with a home remedy for an eight month old. It's possible that he's experiencing drainage due to a cold or other respiratory illness but there's too many cons (such as permanent loss of hearing) to rely on a home method. Return to his pediatrician for re-evaluation. If he's been on an antibiotic for less than 24 hours, it may need time to kick in. If it's been over, he may have a tolerance to the antibiotic prescribed. Good luck!
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Try cool compresses to these points; under his arms (armpits), behind his neck, his groin area, and on the backside of his knees.  Also cool sponge baths or a soak in a tepid or cool tub, though I doubt he would willingly accept this.  This will rapidly reduce his temperature but obviously will not keep it down.  I have read recently that a temperature from a fever can be allowed if not extreme and dangerously high, as it is the body's natural defense against the invading infections.\n\nPlease talk with your pediatrician to verify these suggestions as acceptable in your case and Good luck!
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erythromycin does nothing for TB... usually they give a couple drugs at a time (atleast thats what we were told in school maybe they dont in practice). isoniazid, pyrazinamide, ethambutol, streptomycin, moxifloxacin are some of the common drugs for it, not sure which are used in a 7 year old though and most of them are fairly harsh drugs. talk to his doctor about it. rifampin isnt usually tolerated very well, might just be side effects not an allergic reaction.\n\nif he starts getting bad diarreah after he gets done with all of this stuff, make sure to let his pediatrician know, sometimes people get severe bowel infections after being on strong antibiotics because it messes with the "good" bacteria in your intestines.
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Takes time for antibiotics to get to the middle ear. I would wait-- especially if our fever is under control.
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Use a washcloth with room temp/tepid water and sponge down.  always alternate Motrin with Tylenol every 4  hours.  Also, cover up and try to sweat it out as best you can... I am sorry you feel bad and hope you feel better.
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It should not harm his immune system but antibioticics may kill some of the "natural flora"( or good bugs) in the digestive system. these bugs help protect the digestive system from bugs that cause tummy upsets ect. Your son could try drinking a probiotic drink daily  to help balance things out.\n\nI recently did some reasearch into trimethoprim and found they work by interfering with a bacteria's ability to process folic acid.but i don't think it effect our ability to do this. \n\nIt's quite common for children and adults to be on long term trimethoprim therapy so just follow your doctors instructions.\n\nFruit,veg good sleep patterns and exersise all help boost the immune system.My little boy had to have chemo when he was four and his oncologist told us that these were the best things to help him build his immune system up after the treatment.\n\nHope this helps.
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if it is an "infant medicine," such as children's ibuprofen suspension, it is based on weight, or weight and age for some drugs.\n\nif it is an adult medication, chances are 1) the medication is completely unsafe for children or 2) it is impossible to give a small enough dose without using some very accurate instruments (balances that go to six decimal places, etc.).\n\nfor prescription meds, the best thing is to visit your doctor, have him/her examine your child, and ask all your questions there.  most answers you can get from YA! aren't going to be of any use because these people don't know you or your family.  (much of pharmacokinetics is genetic... gender and age also play major roles.)\n\nfor over-the-counter, ask for a consult at your local pharmacy.  i've never been anywhere that charges for this service, they only sell medications... advice is free.  they have various charts and medical references that most people don't have access to, and they can tell you an appropriate dose if it isn't specified on the package insert.\n\njust keep in mind that any chemical that goes through the body needs to be metabolized.  usually this is done by metabolic enzymes in a healthy liver, but a child's liver may be too immature to handle certain compounds.  an active drug may be harmless while its metabolic byproducts can be toxic, and if the liver doesn't clear those away quickly enough, your treatment may do more harm than good.
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Hey, accidents happen and kids will be kids.  My two-year old gets into everything as well.\n\nJust keep an eye on her for the next three days.  If she starts showing symptoms, then go to the doctor/ER.\n\nDon't worry, she will probably be OK.\n\nFrom Yahoo! Health:\n"Symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. They develop 12 to 72 hours after infection, and the illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Most people recover without treatment. However, diarrhea and dehydration may be so severe that it is necessary to go to the hospital. Older adults, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are at highest risk."