Vomiting, Age 3 and Younger
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you think your child's vomiting may be caused by a medicine?
See significance of medicine if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
Call your child's health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you think your child's vomiting may be caused by a medicine?
Note: If your answer is "Yes":
- Call the doctor who prescribed the medicine the same day (before your child's next dose) to determine whether your child should stop taking the medicine or take a different one. An appointment may not be necessary.
- If you gave your child a medicine not prescribed by a doctor (nonprescription), stop giving the medicine. If you feel your child needs to continue taking the medicine, call your doctor.
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: July 12, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics | |
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