Q: My child vomited less than 10 minutes after taking fever medication. Can I give another dose?

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Question:

My child just threw up less than 10 minutes after taking their fever reducer. Is it okay to give them another dose right away?

Answer:

If they vomited within 10 minutes, you can administer it again.

[Guide for Re-administering Medication]

• Vomiting within 10 minutes → Can re-administer the same dose

• Between 10-30 minutes → Administer only half the dose

• After 30 minutes → Do not re-administer (the medication has already been absorbed)

[Tips to Prevent Vomiting]

• Hold the child upright while giving the medication

• Give it slowly in small amounts (do not give the whole dose all at once)

• Cold medication is less likely to cause vomiting

• Giving it before meals might be better than after meals

⚠️ If vomiting continues:

• Consider using a suppository fever reducer

• Check for signs of dehydration (dry lips, decreased urine output)

• See a doctor if vomiting occurs repeatedly

Give the same dose again now, and try feeding it slowly, a little bit at a time.

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