A 3.5-Year-Old Child Experiences Nausea and Ear Pain After Taking Cefodin

Question

A 3.5-year-old child experienced nausea, ear pain, and frequent urination with pain after taking Cefodin prescribed by a doctor four times. The child has been off the medication for a day now, and the nausea and ear pain have disappeared, but the symptoms of frequent urination and pain persist. What should I do?

Answer

In this case, the common dosage of Cefodin for children is 9-18 mg (equivalent) per kilogram of body weight per day, taken orally in three divided doses. Adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, rash, itching, and eosinophilia may occasionally occur. With the medication stopped and some improvement noted, it is recommended to drink plenty of water, temporarily avoid using antibiotics, and observe the symptoms.