Question 1

where can recommended  vomitting suppository dosage info for infants can be found?such supositry can be very useful in case infant cant keep anything

Accepted Answer

???reason/med??: In the US the use of most suppository medications, specifically phenergan (promethazine) has declined in popularity.Newer meds are more convenient and have less risks. Phenergan (promethazine) was found to occasionally trigger apnea-loss of breathing in infants under 2.

Question 2

how much fluid is in an infant liquid suppository?

Accepted Answer

About 2 and 1/4 oz: However, it is usually best not to use these on children less than 2 years of age unless directed by your doctor.

Question 3

is it safe to put a suppository in my infant before bed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Are you talking about suppository tylenol (acetaminophen) for fever, or suppository for constipation. Either case it is safe to use before bed time.

Question 4

is it safe to give an infant of 1 month a suppository? how often and what's best for infant constipation?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Many children become constipated but it is by no means normal - many parents use an occasional glycerin suppository without issue but you really should discuss this with your doctor and have the child checked as this is not normal and possibly a change in diet or a medication may be more helpful especially if this is chronic

Question 5

my newborn baby that 19, days old and she keeps crying i think she constipated, what can i give my new infant baby for the pain. can suppositories use?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Is hard and infrequent stools. You can give a glycerin suppository once and see igf that helps. Baby may be crying if mom is breastfeeding and drinking milk, eating dairy. If using milk based formula then can also cause tummy ache. Baby could be colicky too.. Go see your doctor and discuss this. You will feel better and so will baby!

Question 6

accidentally inserted infants tylenol (acetaminophen) suppository in 2 year olds vagina. what do i do? it has already dissolved.

Accepted Answer

How many? : If it's only one, not a problem. If more, take her to the er.

Question 7

can i use a baby suppository for my own constipation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In treating constipation, it is always better to start with the mildest treatment first and if there is no or little response then get more aggressive.

Question 8

5w baby cries in pain trying to push for a bm. formula changed from soy to gentlease 3days ago. fleet suppository and karo syrup=no help. no bm +pain?

Accepted Answer

Colic: Colic is the word we use for babies who cry in apparent abdominal pain without a known cause. As a father and a doctor, I can tell you that defecation is a skill. Until they have mastered the skill (usually around 8 weeks of age), they tend to fuss and cry about it. This doesn't mean there is anything wrong. Be patient, and if your baby develops a fever or starts vomiting severely, see your doctor

Question 9

baby weighing 10.5kg does it matter if i gave him 1 suppository of adol 125mg ?? his teething so i want something to help him sleep

Accepted Answer

No: Not necessary. Teething can make infants uncomfortable and fussy. However it is a normal episode in their development. They will adjust to it. The only medication to give would be children's Tylenol (acetaminophen) liquid at correct dosage. Ask your pediatrian.  Don't over medicate. Calm down.

Question 10

my baby had a fever yesterday around 15h00. i gave him calpol and suppositories. he still has a fever of 38.5 when the medicine stops working?

Accepted Answer

As expected: Any illness that triggers fever will last as long as it does to run it's course. This may be a day or two or a week depending on the illness. Fever meds, if anything just take a degree off the top &amp; when gone the body returns to baseline.

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Where can recommended vomitting suppository dosage info for infants can be found?such supositry can be very useful in case infant cant keep anything

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How much fluid is in an infant liquid suppository?

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Is it safe to put a suppository in my infant before bed?

A member asked:

Is it safe to give an infant of 1 month a suppository? how often and what's best for infant constipation?

A member asked:

My newborn baby that 19, days old and she keeps crying i think she constipated, what can i give my new infant baby for the pain. can suppositories use?

A member asked:

Accidentally inserted infants tylenol (acetaminophen) suppository in 2 year olds vagina. what do i do? it has already dissolved.

A member asked:

Can i use a baby suppository for my own constipation?

A member asked:

5w baby cries in pain trying to push for a bm. formula changed from soy to gentlease 3days ago. fleet suppository and karo syrup=no help. no bm +pain?

A member asked:

Baby weighing 10.5kg does it matter if i gave him 1 suppository of adol 125mg ?? his teething so i want something to help him sleep

A member asked:

My baby had a fever yesterday around 15h00. i gave him calpol and suppositories. he still has a fever of 38.5 when the medicine stops working?

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