Should You take Pregnancy Diarrhea Medication? Pregnancy diarrhea can be uncomfortable, however, no antidiarrhea medications (even those obtained over-the-counter) should be taken without your doctor’s advice. Increased intestinal motility and consequent diarrhea is the body’s natural way of getting rid of harmful bacteria/toxins. Medicines that slow down intestinal motility can be dangerous. Slowing down motility […]
Terminology and Types of Common Childhood Rashes You are dressing your 3-year-old child when you notice a rough, pimply red rash on her back and chest. You also find it on her arms and legs. What could it be? Should you call the doctor? You pick your 6-year-old up from school and notice his cheeks […]
What To Do When Treating Insect Bites Most insect bites are harmless in the long run. There is usually no reason to see a doctor to identify what type of bites they may be, because the treatment is all the same: minimize itching and prevent infection. A doctor usually wouldn’t be able to determine what […]
Cough Suppressant Dosage for Child Recommended cough suppressants: Delsym (12 months and up) Benylin Pediatric (6 months and up) Robitussin Pediatric Cough Suppressant (6 months and up) See below for dosage charts. Ingredient: Dextromethorphan The Dextromethorphan (DM for short) is a cough suppressant. It acts by blocking the cough reflex center in the brain. It […]
Antibiotics and Cold Medicines I get lots of colds during the winter months. Sometime they progress to bronchitis and I need antibiotics. What medicine can I safely take? All of the commonly used antibiotics as well as both prescription and over-the-counter cold remedies (decongestants, antihistamines, and cough remedies) are safe to take while breastfeeding. Even […]
