My daughter has a 101?F fever and was prescribed Paracip and Novamox syrups. She has not passed stool for two days; could these medications be causing her constipation, and will passing stool help reduce her fever?
Please rest assured. The prescribed medications, paracetamol and amoxicillin, do not typically cause constipation. Instead, her constipation is likely due to mild dehydration or eating and drinking less while she is unwell. Passing stool will not directly reduce her fever, as the fever is her body's natural response to fighting the underlying infection. To help her, encourage her to drink plenty of fluids like water, clear soups, or breastmilk/formula, which will help with both the fever and bowel movements. If she remains uncomfortable or the constipation persists, please consult her pediatrician for further guidance.
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My daughter has a 101?F fever and was prescribed Paracip and Novamox syrups. She has not passed stool for two days; could these medications be causing her constipation, and will passing stool help reduce her fever?