Zyrtec for 7 month old

im assuming the zyrtec was rxed for runny nose symptoms?

maybe ask the doc if you can use benadryl instead-thats what i used.

or does she even still need an antihistamine? does she still have a runny nose-sneezing without it?

I have two theories based on my experiences with my three:

1. It’s the amoxicillin…even though it didn’t effect her that way in the past. Myles used to be consitpated much of the time and NOTHING gave him diarrhea…not even a super high mega dose of antibiotics. Now he’s outgrown his problem with consitipation, so I think if he were on an antibiotic he’d probably get diarrhea. Also, she may be on a higher dose than she was previously.

2. This is discouraging and I hope not the case…she may have picked up a stomach virus at the hospital. They are rampant this time of year. My whole family has been sick with it for almost a week now (not all of us at the same time, thankfully). Usually you can tell if it’s a virus by the distinctly disgusting odor. (My house needs to be fumigated at this point).

Of course, diarrhea and constipation are the most common side effects of just about all medications so it could be the Zyrtec. Ellie was on it for a few months with no problem, but all kids are different.

Myles has the killer diaper rash as well. Karen (marisa’s mom) often posts this link and we just ordered some. http://www.pinxav.com I wish I would have ordered some before to keep on hand.

Hope Sarah’s feeling better soon.

If it smells atrocious I can almost guarantee you it’s rotavirus or another stomach bug. I’m in the same boat. It sucks. Myles had one bm today that leaked clear up to his neck, down to his ankles and was dripping down his high chair. This is only his second day of it and he’s losing weight and he’s parched, but thank God not dehyrated. I’m pretty sure we got it at church, but who knows? You can get it anywhere. We did some reading and evidently this virus can live 5 hours on someone’s hands and for days on surfaces. We human beings are pretty defensiveless when it comes to viruses.

As for other symptoms usually there’s a low grade fever, possibly some vomitting, and fatigue. Dizziness and light headedness, but a baby couldn’t tell you that. Myles had a fever the first day, but none since. And he only threw up twice. Since then it’s just horrid smelling, watery diarrhea.

Virus or not the important thing with diarrhea is to try to keep her hydrated. Probably get some Pedialyte or Gerber Liquilites. I’ve been giving Myles nothing but rice milk and rice cereal (and liquilites) these last two days trying to control the diarrhea and keep him hydrated. I think we’re keeping him out of the danger zone, but only barely.

Well I’m off to do yet more laundry. It’s been a lousy week. I hope Sarah’s better soon. Our poor babies.