Hand Foot Mouth Virus- Non- Traditioanl Remedies

When my child got it years ago my Ped told me to mix dose of Benadryl and a little teething gel, shake it or mix it well, this will numb her through where most of the painfull sores are.
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M. J

We are just getting over the same virus with my almost 3 year old. Our doctor suggested giving our son a teaspoon of regular adult Mylanta 2 or 3 times a day to coat the throat which had many ulcers. It worked for us.

When my son had this, his doc perscribed a med that was benedryl, lidocaine , and either tylonal or motrin (i cant be 100% sure, but if i remember right that is what he took), but anyway it seemed to help alot, and he got over it rather quickly, and his baby brother didnt get it either. I hope this helps you any.

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J.,

I know what you child is going through. I got this virus as an adult and was miserable. My daughter recently got the virus as well and the doctor told me to mix equal parts Maalox (for heartburn) and benedryl and give her a half of a teaspoon 30 minutes before she eats or sleeps (whenever she has the most pain). The maalox helps coat the mouth and throat while the benedryl make the itching/swelling of the bumps go down. (This also works for strep throat.) The doctor told me that the sores can also be in the throat and stomach and that may be why sleeping and having a dry throat is uncomfortable.

T.

When my grandson had this (Herpainger - I'm not sure of the spelling), his doctor recommended to make a mixture of Maalox and Tylenol and administer. To a tablespoon of Maalox add 2-4 drops of Tylenol. Then take your finger and dip it in the solution and rub on the top of the mouth and as far back as you are able without gagging your daughter. Worked for us.