Using antibiothic Tablets to a child for fever & cold is good or not to its health.?
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Well this depends on a couple of things. Is this a proven bacterial infection? If so, that's fine. If it is a viral infection, it's not going to kill the virus. If it's been prescribed because of the possibility of a superinfection BY a bacteria it's a reasonable option. Antibiotics when used properly are generally safe.\n\nAn editorial note: Never give non-prescribed antibiotics to your child. Antibiotics are bacteria specific. Like other medications, they need to be prescribed by a physician.
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Antibiotics are NOT meant for things like a cold and cough! I'm sorry, but I cannot overemphasize this. One, you are killing off your normal flora which will leave you open to other illnesses. Second, bacteria will start to build a resistance to the antibiotic. So once you get an infection, you won't be able to get rid of it. Antibiotics are not a cure all. Please stop taking the antibiotics! Try an over-the-counter cough and cold medicine. Also, consider visiting your doctor to see if something more serious is going on. STOP the antibiotic use.\n\nThis site should explain why I am so adamant about antibiotic use. You could take it with you when visit the doctor next time.  know its directed to parents, but it applies to everyone.\nhttp://www.drgreene.com/21_646.html
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100f is a slight fever. keep an eye on it thou.  keep giving her antibiotics. I'm sure the doc gave her some. Right? Well, did he do a exam on her tonsils?? My kids just did. They had strep throat. Give her med. for pain like Motrin or Tylenol and will help with fever. Mine were at 103f and Motrin chewable pills knocked it out. The fever...Good luck.. If all else fails and the fever does not go away. Take her to the hospital right away. Don't overdose her...... Yes she may not want to eat but keep fluids in her that is very important for dehydration...she may be having, as I like to say to my 5 kids...growing pains in their legs....L
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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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My first advise, let your daughter's immune system deal with it. If her temperature goes too high you can help her reducing it with cold water or some icebags (wrapped with a towel). You don't want to suddenly stop the fever because this would give the chance to get another infection like this later on.\nIf your daughter doesn't get better in the next few days I'd ask your doctor for a full blood test. Paracetamol (Tylenol for Americans) is a good pill to reduce fever since is not as strong other fever reducers. However, taking if taking it for some days doesn't help something can be wrong. \nI would usually stick to what the doctor says since he must be used to this types of fevers caused by the totally different bacteria that lives in that region compared to the one you had in the place you used to live before.\nBy the way, I'm assuming that your daughter (and all your family) received all the vaccines that are advised in order to prevent any diseases present in the rainforest (specially the yellow fever).\nAnyways, after your daughter goes through this fever, I'm sure that her immune system will be much stronger.\nGood luck.
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Send her swimming! No risk to others. The chlorine will kill any infectious agents she might be carrying. And it will also help her skin condition. If she had a cold, or someone else did, no one would think twice about it. Same applies here. Let her go swimmin'.
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Colds are caused by viruses, not 68 degree weather.  I always sleep with the temp around there and I have never had any problems. So long as the children have adequate blankets and warmth at night they should be fine.  A lot of people prefer a colder temp setting at night.   I've always been weary of humidifiers because I am very sensitive to mold, but if they have never had any problems with it I wouldn't worry.  Kids get sick all the time, that's just a part of life, it's not from the temp setting.
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She becomes contageous right as she gets infected. To make sure you dont get it wash your hands A LOT. I would take Airborne that stuff is amazing and works wonders against colds, flu, and anything else! Trust me its awesome! also, get your flu shot that would also keeep you from catching what she has.
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I totally agree. sometimes we as mothers have to make a choice ourselves. Doctor sometimes only see the $$$$$ and not the problem. Also all they can do is diagnose. sometime they are wron too. But I think that you should get a 2nd opinonion and get that boy better before its too late. fever means infection and although the antibiotics are presents there must be another problem present. good luck!
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Babies often have higher fevers than adults, but it's still something to take to a professional.  Ear infections can have dangerous consequences if they're left unchecked.
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You don't treat a cold with antibiotics. Please, don't put your health in the hands of an amateur forum. Respect your mind and body. Consult your doctor. (I am a physician myself and this is the best advice I can possibly give you.)
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i assume you mean macrobid (nitrofurantoin generic name)......it is used for UTI's but ONLY if the patient is greater than 12 years old.....i assume it would be pretty difficult to assume your 4 y.o. has a UTI anyways....but it is not safe to give to a young child. call your pediatrician for a drug that is safer.
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Abosolutely not!! As a doctor I would have to implore you not to take that action. First because all anti-histamines have many side effects that include: dizziness, tinnitus, blurred vision, euphoria, uncoordination, anxiety, insomnia, tremor, nausea and vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea, dry mouth, and dry cough. Infrequent adverse effects include: urinary retention, palpitations, hypotension, headache, hallucination, and psychosis. And since your son or daughter is less than two years old this list is many times more likely to happen.\n\nAlso, The drug Chlorphenamine, has an anti-deppressant property that blocks that transmission of seratonan, because of that a Swedish company a while back, I think, marketed a drug harnessed from Chlorphenamine that was the first of its kind to block the reuptake of seratonan. In lamens terms that means it has the power to treat diseases such as: depression, anxiety disorders and personality disorders. Do you really want to give that to a two year old child?
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I recommend talking to a pediatrician. They can give you the best answers for that. Remember everyone's body chemical is different. What may be toxic to one may not be toxic to another. \nI remember when I was in school, the school was only allowed to administer tylenol 3 times in one semester because they were finding that too much is not good for the liver and kidneys.
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The label that says keep out of reach of children is on the bottle - so you need to keep the bottle out of their reach. if you were supposed to keep the medicine away from them it would have this warning written really small on those chewable children's tablets.
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the good new is that winter is over. you may want to look into a different daycare or smaller one.  THere is something kids and adults can take that is supposed to prevent you from getting sick even when everyone else around you already is sick.  It is called Air Borne.  You just put it into a cup of water and let the tablet dissolve.  Then drink it.  Adults take one tablet and kids take half.  It tastes good too surprisingls.  And has worked great for my kids. and myslef.  You can get it just about anywhere.  I think it costs like 5 or 6 dollars at walmart.  Easily worth the money.
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When was the last time she ate?  You can wait until tomorrow if she is taking fluids and she doesn't have vomiting or diarrhea and her fever doesn't go above 103.0. Fever is not an illness. Far from being an enemy, it is an important part of the body's defense against infection. Many infants and children develop high fevers with minor viral illnesses. While a fever signals to us that a battle might be going on in the body, the fever is fighting FOR the person, not against.  Be sure to give her a lot of fluids and don't over dress her.  If she does have vomiting or diarrhea or she can't keep liquids down then I would take her to the ER.  Good luck.