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Expert Q&A
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| By Alesia Hanson, RPh Registered Pharmacist | ||
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Can you tell me about the most common prescriptions given to children?
Prescriptions can be confusing, especially when one is concerned about a sick child. This provides some basic information, but should not override any instructions from a physician.
| Medication | Generic | Use | Dosage Form | Common Adverse Effects |
| Mycostatin® | Yes, nystatin | Diaper rash | Ointment, Cream | None |
| Nilstat® | Yes, nystatin | Thrush | Suspension | Stomach upset |
| Reglan® | Yes, metoclopramide | Reflux | Syrup | Drowsiness, diarrhea |
| Zantac® | Yes, ranitidine | Reflux | Syrup | Constipation, diarrhea |
| Pepcid® | No | Reflux | Suspension | Constipation, diarrhea |
| Auralgan® | Yes, various manufacturers | Ear pain | Drops | None |
| Cortisporin Otic® | Yes, various manufacturers | Ear pain/infection | Drops | Burning, itching |
| Floxin® | No | Ear infection | Drops | Itching, taste changes |
| Cipro HC® | No | Ear infection/pain | Drops | Itching, taste changes |
| Garamycin® | Yes, various manufacturers | Eye infection (pinkeye) | Drops | Stinging, burning |
| Polytrim® | Yes, various manufacturers | Eye infection (pinkeye) | Drops | Stinging, burning |
| Amoxicillin | Yes, amoxicillin | Various bacterial infections | Capsules, chewables, suspension | Stomach upset, diarrhea |
| Augmentin® | No | Various bacterial infections | Tablets, chewables, suspension | Stomach upset, diarrhea |
| Keflex® | Yes, cephalexin | Various bacterial infections | Capsules, suspension | Stomach upset, diarrhea |
| Ceclor® | Yes, cefaclor | Various bacterial infections | Capsules, suspension | Stomach upset, diarrhea |
| Cefzil® | No | Various bacterial infections | Tablets, suspension | Stomach upset, diarrhea |
| Septra® | Yes, various manufacturers | Various bacterial infections, UTI | Tablets, suspension | Stomach upset, diarrhea, sun sensitivity |
| Zithromax® | No | Various bacterial infections | Tablets, suspension | Stomach upset (rare) |
| Zyrtec® | No | Allergies | Tablets, syrup | Drowsiness, headache |
| Claritin® | No | Allergies | Tablets, syrup | Drowsiness, headache |
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