Patient's question:
The child is 3 and a half years old and was prescribed Cefdinir, which was taken four times. They have now experienced nausea, ear pain, and frequent urination with pain. They have stopped taking it for one day, and the symptoms of nausea and ear pain have disappeared. However, the frequent urination and pain are still present. What should be done?Doctor's answer:
Dear Inquirer,The conventional dosage for children taking this product is 9-18 mg (equivalent)/kg per day, taken in 3 oral doses. Occasionally, adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, rash, itching, and eosinophilia may occur.
Currently, the medication has been discontinued, and signs of improvement have emerged. It is recommended to drink more water, avoid antibiotics for the time being, continue to drink plenty of water, and allow recovery to progress gradually.