What Precautions Should I Take To Protect A Child Suffering From Severe Vomiting Before Travelling?

Posted on Thu, 15 Mar 2018

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Question : I have a 3 and a half year old son . We are traveling by road. Since last night he is vomiting continuously. Even after drinking water he is throwing up.
He had slight fever.
I have calpol 250 mg for fever and emeset for vomiting . What precautions should I take. It may be stomach infection or exertion. He is pretty active though.

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Draminate.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Reduce oral fluids before getting into the car. Till then give him soft diet like white bread, rice water with a banana smash. Give syrup Draminate. This should be good before boarding the car.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Suma Parinam, General & Family Physician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj