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My 4 year old daughter was on omnicef for two days for an ear inf...

Posted at 3:12 PM on Jun 01, 2008 by wendyjo, #31001
My 4 year old daughter was on omnicef for two days for an ear infection. She is now covered from head to toe in a nasty red rash. The rash on her cheeks looks as though the bumps have all meshed into one huge red bump. Her entire cheeks are bright red. The dr said it was an allergic reaction to the meds and changed her to Septra. I don't want to start her new meds until the rash is gone but it isn't showing signs of improvement as of day 3. I am wondering if anyone could tell me how long the rash lasts? Should I start her new meds for the ear infection anyway? And she is sooooo moody. Her meltdowns are on a nuclear level which is out of character.
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Reply about 1 year ago on Jun 02, 2008 by voodoocandi1, #8840

Wow, my 2 year old was just given this medicine, and he is MISERABLE. This is his 4th day on it, and he has a horrible yeast infection, and horrendous diaryhea (sp). He has also become an emotional wreck, with succesive melt downs. He is now dehydrated, and has to be taken to the ER for fluids. I DO NOT reccommend this medication!

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Reply about 1 year ago on Nov 16, 2008 by mommythomas07, #14567

well the rash may last for about 4-5 days.. my 21 month daughter was put on this and she also broke out real bad... pleazzz do not give it or any meds realted to it cause it will do the same.. The rash can get real bad and cause steven johnsons syndrom..(look that up!!!)so find out what all is realaated to the medicine so you will know not to give it to her again.

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