Discussions tagged “pediatrics”

I was recently prescribed Amox-Clav ES 600mg/5ml Susp 200ml for my child's ear infection. I've been reading about the side effects and there are a lot of scary things listed but does anyone have any experience with this medication? The possible side effects seem serious. Has anyone else dealt with these issues?

I just picked up a prescription of Amoxicillin 400mg/5ml Susp 50ml for my little one who has an ear infection. The doctor said it's important to finish the entire course even if symptoms improve. Has anyone else given this to their kids? Any tips or things to watch out for? I'm a bit nervous about the potential side effects, especially the severe ones. I don't want to overreact, but I want to be prepared just in case.

I've just picked up a prescription for Amox-Clav 400mg/5ml Susp 75ml for my 3-year-old's ear infection. The pediatrician said it's a common antibiotic to use for this. I'm a bit nervous about side effects and just want to know if anyone has any advice on giving this to a toddler. Especially any tips on getting them to take it! My kid is not a fan of medicine.

My pediatrician just prescribed Cephalexin 125mg/5ml Susp 100ml for my kid's ear infection. I've never heard of this antibiotic before and I'm a bit worried about the side effects and how to manage it both for effectiveness and safety. Has anyone else used this for an ear infection, especially in a child, and how did it go? I want to be prepared for any potential issues, especially the severe ones listed. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I recently found out that my kids will need to take Midazolam 2mg/ml Syrup before a minor procedure. The doctor said it will help them relax and even forget the procedure, which sounds great. I'm just curious if any other parents have used this and what their experience was like? How did your kids react to it? Were there any side effects? I'm trying to prepare myself for what to expect. I've read about the potential side effects, and I'm a bit worried about the more serious ones, like allergic reactions or suicidal thoughts. Are these really as rare as the doctor made them out to be? Also, how long does it usually take for the medication to wear off? I want to make sure my kids are fully alert and back to normal before we leave the medical facility.

I'm currently considering giving my child this medicine as prescribed by the doctor, but I'd like to hear from other parents who have used it. Specifically, I'm curious about how effective it was in treating bacterial infections, especially those affecting the ears, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. Additionally, I'd like to know about any side effects you may have noticed, and how you managed them. Did you experience any of the more serious side effects, and if so, how did you handle them? Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!