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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