Consider an antidiarrheal medication. But avoid these products if symptoms involve bloody diarrhea or a fever of 103 F or higher. When your child's vomiting stops, gradually offer small amounts of clear liquids, such as water or ginger ale. After your child has gone 6 to 8 hours with no vomiting, offer him or her plain foods such as crackers, toast, rice or chicken. Avoid dairy products and highly seasoned or fatty foods for a few days.
Children are particularly vulnerable to the dehydrating effects of gastroenteritis.
Shows signs of dehydration, such as dry mouth and skin, marked thirst, sunken eyes or crying without tears. In infants, be alert to the soft spot on top of your baby's head becoming sunken or diapers not being wet for 8 to 12 hours. Food poisoning Digestive Center Legal restrictions and terms of use applicable to this site. Use of this site signifies your agreement to the terms of use . A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only.