Question
Do medications for hand, foot, and mouth disease have side effects?
Answer
Based on your description, it appears that your child may have hand, foot, and mouth disease. Medications typically used for nausea and vomiting are more effective on an empty stomach, so I suggest giving your child probiotics before meals. Medications used to treat hand, foot, and mouth disease are usually antiviral and are generally recommended to be taken after meals. If your child refuses or is unwilling to take medication, you can give both medications after a meal; this usually does not cause discomfort. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can be threatening to children, so parents should take their children to the doctor for timely treatment, avoid misconceptions, and treat the disease according to symptoms. Parents should closely monitor their child’s condition changes and do their best to help their child receive timely treatment for the disease.