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Help, My Son Won't Take His Medicine!
Asked by V.T. from Dallas
on August 8, 2008
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Ben, 2 1/2, is on antibiotics for a possible staph infection on his cheek (again). I'm having the hardest time getting him to take his medicine. He wont take it willi...
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- I didn't read all of the responses but just so you know... you can buy something at Wal-Mart called Flavor RX and you can flavor the medicine yourself. It comes with ...
- I don't know if this will help or not, but after you put the medicine in his mouth (do it with him lying down or partially reclined), BLOW IN HIS FACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! T...
- Ask your doc for an injection.
My Baby Won't Take Her Medicine!
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on February 27, 2009
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My 2 year old is on Bactrim for a bladder infection and she won't take it! This baby will eat or drink ANYTHING but she won't take this medicine. I've tried mixing it ...
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- When you hold her down and use the syringe to give her the medicine, blow in her face after you know the medicine is in there. This will make her swallow. I blow in ...
- You'll likely need to hold her down and then use when of the syringe thingys so you can shoot it to the back of her mouth - that's what I do for cats and my pony. Dogs...
- I have a two year old on antibiotics right now and right when we started I ran into the same thing. I even tried holding her down and we wound up with medicine everyw...
Getting My Toddler to Take Yucky Medicine
Asked by B.W. from Detroit
on August 5, 2008
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I need help! My two year old is supposed to take Fer-in-sol (iron supplement) because her hemoglobin is a little low. I cannot get her to take it. I tried mixing wi...
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- I know an oral vitamin that tastes better that would fill the need that she has. Let me know if you want information! S. ____@____.com
- My son in 23-months-old and when I want him to take his medicine (sometimes it is yucky tasting) I grab a straw and suck it up and then hold the top of it and ask him ...
- I hate it when moms use this site to criticize other moms instead of answering the question that was asked. All 3 of my children have been on Prednisolone for the tre...
How Can I Get My Toddler to Take This Medicine??????
Asked by N.B. from Austin
on December 21, 2007
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I have tried everything I know to do to get my 3 1/2 yr old daughter to take this medicine. She has to take it every morning for 21 days and the pharmacy even flavored...
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- My granddaughter since 5 has not liked meds. She holds her nose, I guess then she can not smell or taste. Who knows, But also applesauce or water after? G. W
- Call the pharmacy and see if the make an UNFLAVORED version or a neutral flavored one. If your daughter is a bit hyper sensitive and used to routine, it doesn't matter...
- try putting it in yogart or pudding then let her help you put sprinkles on top of it for a daily surprise sundue! We also try flavored cool whip for other meds also!
Breastfeeding - Anyone Had to Take Prescription Medicine?
Asked by H.F. from Chicago
on July 2, 2008
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Hi area moms-
I was just diagnosed with strep throat and my Dr gave me a prescription (zithromax) and I can't breastfeed for 10 days... I have to pump/dump and use up...
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- Sorry for the delay. I just got in touch with a good friend, a lactation consultant and nurse. Okay...so you CAN keep breastfeeding!!! When you are taking Zithromax...
- Hi, I had pnemonia during the first 9 weeks of my pregnancy. The dr.'s had to give me an antibiotic and ensured me that it was safe to take during the pregnancy. ...
- Did your doctor tell you to stop nursing? If so, he/she must not be an advocate of nursing. I would speak with your OB/GYN about the drug transfers or refer to the a...
"OTC Meds or Not"
Asked by C.F. from Charleston
on January 28, 2009
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Lately there has been alot of talk about not giving children under 2 over the counter cold meds. Some doctors say its ok some not. what to do when your 15month old is ...
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- You can try the saline solution nose drops, it is supposed to break up the congestion in the nose or you can make your own with a little salt and warm water. Hope this...
- What OTC meds are you talking about? Sudafed? I would NOT give to a child 15 months old -- especially for sleep-time. A cool mist humidifier. Vapo-rub on the chest...
- Hi C.! I have struggled with the same issue, as I gave my son baby tylenol cold, etc. when he was an infant. He is 22 months now and I found something called "Hyland...
5 Year Old Refuses to Take Her Medicine
Asked by J.H. from Kansas City
on December 24, 2006
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Help, my 5 year old has a major ear infection and is refusing to take her medicine. Anybody have any suggestions?
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- You know what...my daughter just had tubes put in her ears and they gave her the nastiest medicine i'd ever tasted in my life. with the first one they told me to basic...
- Are they pills or liquid? Did u try getting it flavored? U can at most pharmacies now. Have u tried putting it with a little milk or juice or whatever drink she lik...
- Hi J.! At the age of five, you should be able to explain to her why the medecine is so important. Ask what she doesn't like about it. If it's the taste, opt fo...
Daughter Won't Take Medicine
Asked by K.H. from Seattle
on November 3, 2010
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We just found out yesterday evening they our 3 year old daughter has phenomena. We got antibiotics for her and then fought with her for an hour trying to get her to t...
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- That's so hard. I've had to literally pin my kiddo on the ground (straddle him w/ his arms pinned at his sides by my knees) to get a dose down him. It sucked - but i...
- My daughter had been on a daily antibiotic for almost 2 years and hates taking it. So I understand the fighting part. I usually put her medicine in Kool Aid because it...
- I remember having to take Sulfa when I was small and that was like 45 yrs ago. Nothing they did to flavor the stuff could make medicine even remotely taste good. We...
How Do I Get Child to Take Medicine?
Asked by C.B. from Albuquerque
on November 2, 2006
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With the sudden changing weather my 3 year old son has caught a cold. He has been coughing. I have been giving him cough medicine but he fights me when I want to give ...
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- I know this is an old post - but don't forget that the new recommendations are that young children should not be given OTC cough/cold meds of any kind. For cough,...
- Another idea is to put Vicks vapor rub on the bottom of their feet and put socks on them before they go to bed. Sounds crazy but usually works much better than any or...
- Dear C.: I am in the same boat! I use a) homeopathy (the dissolving white tablets are easy and fun to take) for coughs, b) I use liquid Chinese herbal formulas f...
Need Suggestions to Get My 9 Month Old to Take Yucky Medicine!
Asked by H.W. from El Paso
on October 20, 2006
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My 9 month old son was diagnosed with a condition of reflux of the bladder and he has to take an antibiotic every day. I am having a hard time getting him to take it....
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- Hi H., Maybe this will help. I have had to squirt the medicine in my son's mouth when he was little using this method because like you son, it was too nasty. Once the...
- This works for my kids, hopr it works for you. Have medicine ready in a syringe, grip in your teeth. Cradle baby, put one of his arms in your armpit, hook your thumb...
- As a mom who is eternaly grateful that I dont have to give my son medicen everyday I have alot of sympathy for you. I know what its like and how fustrating it is, my o...
