Can a 3 year old take azo

In the starting few years of growth, kids might catch infections and fever because their body is not fully developed. Their body is at the initial stage of producing antibodies and thus cold and respiratory infections are quite common among kids under 5 years of age. However, kids can also be infected with Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and sometimes it is very difficult to spot out the symptoms in kids. The figures say that up to 8% of girls and 2% of boys get infected with UTI by the age of 5 years. But you do not need to worry if your kid catches one. All you need is the right treatment that will help your kid recover and be healthy again.

You might be wondering what steps to take or what medication should you provide to make your kid’s condition better.

Causes and symptoms of UTI in kids

The urinary tract comprises kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The germs can infect any area among these and result in pain or discomfort while peeing. It can happen due to several reasons like

• If the bacteria of skin or poop comes in contact with the urinary tract
• Unhygienic or improper cleaning of genitals
• Consumption of stale food items or any expired drink 
• Long travels and usage of unhygienic public toilets

As a parent, you always need to be careful about the hygiene of your kid’s genitals because they are more prone to catch infections than adults. The next thing is the symptoms of UTI, as an adult, you might find it quite easier to figure out any such infections in your own body but when it is about your kid, the symptoms are not so easy to spot as your child would only tell you vaguely but you need to monitor and keep an eye on your kid’s behavior. The most common symptoms of UTI are:

• Itchiness in the pubic region 
• A slight sensation of burning or pain while peeing
• More frequent peeing rounds but with fewer drops 
• Pain in the lower abdomen 
• Sometimes a little trace of blood along with the pee
• Increased temperature of the pee drops 
• Fever 

 Generally, with an older child, the signs and symptoms are clear but with a toddler, you need to pay extra attention as sometimes they might not be able to express themselves well. In such cases, you should watch if he or she suddenly turns into a grumpy mood or whether they are losing their appetite. If you notice any kind of change in the behavior of your kid while he or she is peeing or they are continuously itching the pubic area or any of the above-mentioned signs, you should go and visit a doctor for further treatment.

Azo and kids

Azo is a medication used to relieve any discomfort, pain, or any other symptoms caused by any kind of irritation in the urinary tract. This medication does not treat the cause of UTI but it can help in temporary relief from the pain or burning sensation while the treatment from an expert doctor comes in effect. 

If as a parent you wonder whether Azo can be given to your child who is 3 years old then the answer is yes but with some precautions. The dose of azo you take as an adult can adversely affect your kid’s health making their condition even worse or rather than easing out the pain it can add up creating severe pain. Dosage of Azo is based on the age and on the medical condition of an individual and I would highly recommend you to consult a doctor, who is an expert in understanding and diagnosing the infection. Azo should not be taken for more than two days without the consultation of a doctor. Temporary solutions can anyway not make your kid comfortable for a long time. You might even see new issues coming up as the use of Azo can activate other allergies in the kid’s body.

You should never just follow your instincts while giving medication to your kids. It is seen that many parents give the wrong medication, or even if they give the right drug they end up making blunders in giving the right dosage. You never know what will end up causing a big issue in the future and we can’t forget that the concern here is our kids which are a lot more vulnerable as compared to adults. The things which are fine to be used for adults can cause major harm to kids. Kids need more precautions, concern, and attentiveness for any cure.

Side effects of Azo

There are many side effects of Azo, some of which are minor while others can be severe. You need to consult a doctor in both cases but make sure you do it ASAP! Sometimes, the doctor might prescribe medicines ignoring the side effects because your primary problem is more concerning but you will need immediate action on the side effects too.

Yellowing of eyes, dark urine, stomach/abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, chills, easy bruising/bleeding, unusual tiredness, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, seizures can be the worst effects. The list doesn’t end here, it follows more serious conditions like signs of kidney problems (such as a change in the amount of urine or bloody urine). Other side effects include allergies like rashes, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing, etc. So after knowing about all these side effects, you know it’s important to consult a doctor before deciding anything on your own. You must also need to consider the kid’s history of allergies because they have inactive ingredients that can cause many allergic reactions and other problems. This drug can also make you dizzy so plan your day and avoid tasks that ask for a lot of alertness like driving. In this case, you have to consider the dose for the kid because an overdose can cause a lot of harm to the kid.

Wrap up

After all this information, I hope you are in a much better position to make a decision. Consulting a doctor is the most important of all. Carelessness or laziness can at times put you in big trouble. So just be careful! Recognize your kid’s issues with the behavior and indicators. It is difficult to know but not impossible, just be extra attentive and maybe your kid is just placing some tantrums for your attention. Pay attention to the kid and maybe half of the problems will be sorted. They just sometimes throw tantrums to get out of something they don’t like. But this urinary tract infection also has other indicators to make it less complex for recognition.