Question 1

whats the best medication for infant silent reflux?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Silent reflux is a condition in which the infant has gastresophageal reflux with symptoms such as fussiness, coughing or wheezing without obvious reflux signs such as spitting. Usually we use medications like Zantac (ranitidine) or proton pump inhibitors like Prevacid in infants if we need to treat reflux with medication.

Question 2

is it good to give antiallergy medication to my infant during common cold?

Accepted Answer

No known benefit: Antihistamines have a drying effect on any mucous production and will thicken secretions. For many years they have been used to "dress up" kids & make them look less sickly (draining nose, etc.)they have no known benefit to the child during a cold & may thicken the mucous to the point it is harder to cough out.

Question 3

my 8yr old daughter had been taking infant movicol fir a week and gas passed pale stools over the last two days.  is this connected to the medication?

Accepted Answer

Laxative: Movical is a laxative and depending on the dose will cause loose stools if dose is higher than needed. The medication should not affect the color of her stools, so if they look really unusually pale, it could be related to either dietary change or decrease in bile from the liver.  If she has dark urine or abdominal pain, she should be seen.

Question 4

is t minic drops safe for infant of 5 months.

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against using decongestants and cough medications for infants. Saline rinses and suction are however helpful with nasal congestion and cough.

Question 5

are a lot of infants adopted the babies of drug users?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I do not know of the meaning of "a lot" but there are infants adopted whose mothers are drug users. This information is disclosed upfront so adopting parents have this information.

Question 6

hi.. how to deal with infant colic? does finistil drops help?

Accepted Answer

Colic: Colic usually begins around three weeks of age andlasts until three months of age it can occur atleast three times a week and lasts for three hours or more. Cause is unknown, although some feel it is a form of migraine. All kindsof treatment have been recommended. I find that swaddling  works well because it soothing and comfortable for the baby.Movement in the form of a swing or walk also helps.

Question 7

how much concentrated iburpofren infant's drops should i give my 8 lb baby. of 2 weeks and 6 days?

Accepted Answer

?? Why ??: This med is never given to infants that young.It can injure the kidneys. Beyond that, why are you giving a baby that young pain medication?If it has fever &gt;100.4 it needs to go to the ER immediately. If you assume there is pain, consult with your pediatrician before giving anything, s/he may want you to bring baby in for an evaluation.Put those drops away until at least 6 months.

Question 8

how can the hospitals detox the drug infants?

Accepted Answer

Neonatal withdrawal : I believe you mean opiate withdrawal. These infants are born addicted to the same drug as mom took. There are several protocols. The infant is watched for withdrawal symptoms, then they are given an opiate to control the symptoms. Then these opiates are decreased, very slowly, to avoid the infant any discomfort. Eventually, it can be stopped. It can take weeks.

Question 9

how early can an infant take gas drops?

Accepted Answer

Any age: Children's gas drops (most contain Simethicone &amp; others are "homeopathic") are often okay to give to young infants, including newborns.  However, you should read the indications &amp; instructions for any product and consult your Pediatrician if you feel something more serious could be going on.

Question 10

side effects of over dosage of sinarest af drops in infants?

Accepted Answer

Call poison control: If you or someone else has taken too much of any medicine, call poison control and find out what to do and ow much is dangerous.  Call 1-800-222-1222

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Are a lot of infants adopted the babies of drug users?

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Hi.. how to deal with infant colic? does finistil drops help?

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How much concentrated iburpofren infant's drops should i give my 8 lb baby. of 2 weeks and 6 days?

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