How do you treat norovirus in toddlers?
How do you treat norovirus in toddlers?
For babies, feed them breast milk or formula and an infant/toddler rehydration solution like Pedialyte®, if recommended by your pediatrician. Toddlers should drink Pedialyte or water. Older children can sip water, coconut water, sports drinks and suck on an ice pop.
How long does the norovirus last in toddlers?
Norovirus symptoms usually last one to three days, and most people recover completely without treatment. However, for some people — especially infants, older adults and people with underlying disease — vomiting and diarrhea can be severely dehydrating and require medical attention.
What is the best treatment for norovirus?
Norovirus treatment includes drinking lots of fluids, eating bland foods, and taking anti-diarrheal medication. There is no quick fix or antiviral for norovirus, but the illness should subside between one and three days.
What is the fastest way to cure norovirus?
What to do if you have norovirus
- take paracetamol for any fever or aches and pains.
- get plenty of rest.
- use special rehydration drinks, available from community pharmacies if you have signs of dehydration, such as a dry mouth or dark urine.
How do I stop my toddler from vomiting?
How is vomiting treated at home?
- Wait until your child feels well enough to ask for a drink.
- Start by giving your child very small amounts (1/2 oz or less) of fluid every 5 to 10 minutes.
- Use water or another clear, noncarbonated liquid.
- If your child vomits the fluid, wait at least another 30 minutes.
How does norovirus start?
You can get norovirus by accidentally getting tiny particles of feces (poop) or vomit from an infected person in your mouth. have direct contact with someone who is infected with norovirus, such as by caring for them or sharing food or eating utensils with them.
What medicine can I give my toddler for vomiting?
Pedialyte, or other rehydration mixtures may also be used in small amounts. No milk products or foods should be given until the vomiting is under control. Emetrol Syrup is an anti-emetic that can be bought over-the-counter for use with children more than age one.
Which medicine is best to stop vomiting?
Over-the-counter (OTC) medications to stop vomiting (antiemetics) such as Pepto-Bismol and Kaopectate contain bismuth subsalicylate. They may help protect the stomach lining and reduce vomiting caused by food poisoning. Buy Pepto-Bismol on Amazon today.
