Antibiotics
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Omnicef
Asked by A.F. from Nashville
on July 5, 2007
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Have any of you ever given your baby Omnicef? If so, what kind of side effects did he or she experience? I'm having a terrible time getting my daughter over chronic ...
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- If I am correct Omnicef is an antibiotic and that is what is probably causing the diarrhea. But I would take her to the Dr. if she has had it for that long. My daughte...
- My kids do also get diarrhea from omnicef. I give them lots of yogurt to replace the good bacteria that they need in their stomach. If your child doesn't like yogurt, ...
- If the diarrhea has persisted beyond 7 days of taking the medicine then it is probably something else causing the problem. In my experience most children have fewer si...
How Much Probiotic for 11 Month Old Baby?
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on May 3, 2010
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My baby is on an antibiotic and has already had 4 diarrhea diapers and its only 10:30 in the morning. Has anyone had experience with using acidophilus powder or probi...
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- I don't know about the acidophilus, but my kids have had diarrhea reactions to certain antibiotics. All I did was call my pediatrician, they called in a new prescrip...
- I use Jarro-Dophilus for my baby's, any kind you use, it's best to use the kind you have to refrigerate to preserve the natural live cultures, they're better than the ...
- I would call your doctor and ask for a recommendation. Mine actually had samples, and one was the powder. I always start when I start antibiotics (wish I knew that s...
Bad Diaper Rash
Asked by S.L. from Visalia
on November 7, 2008
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Hello fellow Mother's, I just have a quick question, My 9 month old daughter has had really bad diarrhea and it seemed like overnight she had a very bad diaper rash?? ...
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- Okay, let's get right to it! This is totally normal, my son always ends up with some kind of irratation on his little bottom when his tummy gets too upset. If it ha...
- HI S., You've gotten a lot of good suggestions. I hope they help! Here's mine. I agree with the Aquaphor - my daughter (16 months) just had diarrhea and the ...
- My pediatrician always suggests Lotramin AF (anti-fungal). The same stuff you use for athletes foot.
14 Month Old with Roto Virus
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on March 6, 2007
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My son has been sick for a week - vomiting and diarrhea. I contacted my pediatrician and he said he's got the Roto Virus. Has anyone ever experienced this? What can...
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- My 17 month old just got over this- it's going around everywhere right now! My son had extreme vomiting and diarrhea for 5 days- we thought it was getting better aroun...
- I just went through this just a few weeks ago. Unfortunatly, it does last quite a while. After the first few days of the virus, he should stop throwing up. Then, yo...
- The thing to know is that they can catch this again. So, be sure to sanitize EVERYTHING in the house. Usually the second time around isn't as bad... but you still do...
Anyone with IBS...
Asked by C.M. from Rockford
on October 16, 2009
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I would like to know what symptoms you are having with IBS. Does anyone just have constipation from this? Does anyone only have symptoms during their period? Thanks...
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- My symptoms were the following: - diarrhea - fatigue - gas - stomach pain (just under ribs) - abdominal pain just before bowel movement - symptoms worse during p...
- i highly recommend taking daily probiotics, enzymes, and an omega 3 fish oil gel cap daily. Also read anything you can get your hands on by Brenda Watson or Jordan Rub...
- My doctor has said I might have IBS. Symptoms started after I had my second son. I recently stopped eating dairy and that has helped a lot. I also get constipation dur...
Bad Diaper Rash, Need Advice...
Asked by B.A. from Tampa
on December 4, 2008
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My 14 month old has a case of diarrhea. I am keeping her hydrated and changing her diaper every 5-10 minutes, but she is developing a HORRIBLE diaper rash. Her poor l...
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- My pediatrician recommended Dyprotex. It's alaivable everywhere. It was the only thing that worked when my son had THE worst case. His skin actually was burned and ...
- My 9 month old went through this too. It was terrible. It looked like she was bleeding because she was so raw. I tried all types of ointments including Desitin and ...
- Hi B., I just went through this with my 22 month old. I used powder (with cornstarch) at every changing and it seemed to help. I also used some vaseline. I would ...
Omnicef
Asked by C.S. from Chicago
on April 17, 2009
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Does anybody have any experience with Omnicef, in particular, side effects from it?
My 16 month old just finished his 10 day course of it. It seems like the last f...
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- Hi C., I've been on this before, and so has my son, and it caused the same stomach issues for both of us. The solution was probiotics - helped tremendously. You c...
- diarrhea and diaper rash are both common side effects. the pamphlet warns against giving it to children under 2 b/c of the severity of the side effects - my son has be...
- The ped. should have told you right off the bat that this can cause diarrhea, it's one of the main side effects. My daughter was on it, but had no problems. Go to the ...
Diaper Rash
Asked by J.E. from Orlando
on March 27, 2007
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Does anyone have a good remedy for bad diaper rash? My poor 16 month old has very sensative skin and get diarrhea frequently (he has been this way his entire life...at...
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- I used Walgreen's Zinc Oxide. A pharmasict one told me about it. It's cheap and would work wonders.
- I have found that nothing works as well as good ol' Desitin. Your doc may have an Rx for something, though, so ask. My son gets eczema on his butt-- if your son actual...
- Hi J., first you need to find out what is giving your son the diarrhea. Does he have a milk allergy? Are you feeding him spicy foods? Check with the pediatrician, if y...
BRAT Diet
Asked by R.F. from St. Cloud
on February 24, 2007
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We are currently trying to use the BRAT diet to help clear up diarrhea. My 17 month old son has NO interest. He likes the toast and will sometimes eat the applesauce. ...
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- We just went through this as well...it is no fun. We actually kept our son from eating as advised by the ER nurse. Little did we know that would make it worse. Yogu...
- Our pediatrician recommends the 'hangover' diet. Greasy foods - bacon, eggs, french toast, etc. Will your son eat those?
- Wow...poor little guy...and mom too. I know how frustrating it is when our babies are sick. I was also put on the BRAT diet recently. As a 40 year old woman I found it...
Milk Allergy Symptoms in Toddlers
Asked by C.S. from Milwaukee
on February 15, 2009
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Can diarrhea be a symptom of a milk allergt? My one year old was on milk-based formula and did fine. He is now 14 months and I'm wondering if his recent diarrhea coul...
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- I have a 3 year old in my day care who can not drink milk. He can have cheese and other dairy products but not milk. He was on milk based formula when he was a infan...
- Honestly sounds like rotavirus... The smelliest nastiest diapers you'll ever change. I'm betting your husband and you had this but it's mild in adults and hits little ...
- My opinion is that it is not an allergy. My 14month old has a milk and egg allergy and reacts with a spotty rash and puffy lips, not diarrhea. If it does have someth...
