What to do if your child is nauseous after taking medication? We talk about the 20-minute rule, when you can give a second dose, and how to reduce the risk of vomiting in your child. Our pediatricians are currently in high season: from morning to evening, without days off, we help kids cope with illnesses. And at home, their mothers help them recover around the clock.
What to do if your child is nauseous after taking medication
Sometimes it happens that after taking medication (an antipyretic, antibiotic, or cough syrup), a child may feel nauseous. Parents immediately have several questions:
- Do I need to give the medicine again?
- Will there be an overdose?
- What to do if the temperature is high?
If you have any doubts about taking medications, it is best to consult a pediatrician .
The 20-minute rule
Pediatricians advise to remember a simple rule. ☝️ The 20-minute rule.
- If your child vomits within the first 20 minutes after you give the medicine, it is recommended to give a second dose .
- If more than 20 minutes have passed , there is no need to give a second dose, as the drug has already entered the body and will begin to act.
It is useful to train yourself to note the time of taking medication , so that in such a situation it is easier to make the right decision.
How to reduce the risk of vomiting after medication
There are a few simple tips that can help reduce the risk of your child vomiting after taking a syrup or suspension.
- give the medicine in small doses
- do not pour the entire dose of syrup at once
- do not touch the root of the tongue with the syringe
- give the medicine slowly and calmly
After taking the medication, you can draw some cool drinking water into the same dosing syringe and give it to your child to drink — this will help remove the unpleasant taste and smell of the medication.
When to see a pediatrician
If vomiting occurs repeatedly, the child refuses to drink, or you have doubts about the baby's condition, you should contact a pediatrician .
What is important for parents to remember?
In times of stress, we don't rise to the level of our expectations, but fall to the level of our preparation. Sometimes, there's simply no time to search for information on the Internet. So the 20-minute rule is worth remembering. Or even better, bookmark this guide and share it with other parents.