Can Chloramphenicol Ointment Be Used for Favism in Children?
Can chloramphenicol ointment be used for G6PD deficiency? Due to an injury, I bought an ointment from the pharmacy, and upon returning home, I discovered it contains chloramphenicol. After researching online, I found that it should not be used for individuals with G6PD deficiency...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Topical application of chloramphenicol results in minimal systemic absorption, so I believe it can be used in patients with G6PD deficiency without causing severe adverse effects.[Read More] Can Chloramphenicol Ointment Be Used for Favism in Children?
Can These Medications Be Used for Infants with Favism?
Can these medications be used for infants with G6PD deficiency? Today, I took my five-month-old son to the doctor. In my haste to ask about his condition, I forgot to mention that he has G6PD deficiency (but it was noted on the initial consultation form). The doctor prescribed co...
Dr. Xie Wanghu Reply:
1. The above-mentioned medications can be taken or used by patients with favism. 2. The drug used to treat Mycoplasma is Zithromax. 3. Fusidic acid ointment is used to treat skin infections caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus, and it can also be used by patients with f...[Read More] Can These Medications Be Used for Infants with Favism?
Can Chloramphenicol Be Safely Used for Children with G6PD Deficiency?
Is chloramphenicol safe to use in patients with G6PD deficiency? Dear Dr. Hsiao, Hello! You previously addressed the medication for Favism in the following article, thank you very much! https://adoctor.tw/article/58638 My child has developed a stye, and the ophthalmologist presc...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Chloramphenicol is not suitable for Asians, specifically in its oral form. Oral chloramphenicol can sometimes cause bone marrow suppression as a side effect, and its use has been banned in Taiwan. However, topical ophthalmic chloramphenicol has minimal systemic absorption, so it ...[Read More] Can Chloramphenicol Be Safely Used for Children with G6PD Deficiency?
Are Shepherd's Skin Products Safe for Children with G6PD Deficiency?
Is there any concern regarding the use of silk protein in this butt cream and skin lotion? Hello Doctor, my son is currently 14 months old and has G6PD deficiency. Previously, I purchased Penaten diaper cream and the same brand's moisturizing lotion. I checked the ingredient...
Dr. Zhong Ruixian Reply:
Hello Rita: Regarding the ingredients of the two types of diaper rash cream and moisturizing lotion mentioned above, I did not find them listed among high-risk substances. Generally speaking, substances that clearly induce hemolysis and should be avoided include: naphthalene, gen...[Read More] Are Shepherd's Skin Products Safe for Children with G6PD Deficiency?
Can SUDOCREM Be Used on 5-Month-Old Baby with G6PD Deficiency?
Can SUDOCREM be used on a 5-month-old baby with G6PD deficiency? Can SUDOCREM diaper cream be used on a 5-month-old infant with favism? The ingredients include zinc oxide, lavandula angustifolia, BHAC, citric acid, propylene glycol, linalyl acetate, sodium benzoate, microcrystall...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
It contains a variety of ingredients, including chemical preservatives, fragrances, solvents, and more. The complexity of these ingredients makes it difficult to determine whether they are safe for use in infants with G6PD deficiency (favism). It is advisable to refer to the prod...[Read More] Can SUDOCREM Be Used on 5-Month-Old Baby with G6PD Deficiency?
Can I Kiss My Boyfriend with G6PD Deficiency After Eating Fava Beans?
If I eat fava beans, can I kiss my boyfriend who has favism? My boyfriend has favism, but I really want to eat fava beans. I'm struggling with whether I can eat fava beans and still kiss him afterward.
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: Favism is a congenital deficiency of red blood cell enzymes, making individuals susceptible to external substances such as fava beans or certain medications, which can lead to hemolysis and the destruction of red blood cells. The amount of fava beans that may remain in the...[Read More] Can I Kiss My Boyfriend with G6PD Deficiency After Eating Fava Beans?
Concerns About Sulfonamide Eye Drops for Pediatric Conjunctivitis
Medication issues related to Favism (G6PD deficiency) and eye care? If a child has conjunctivitis and has been prescribed two bottles of eye drops and an ointment by an ophthalmologist, but one of the eye drops contains sulfonamide antibiotics, it is important to note that sulfon...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Patients with favism should avoid using sulfonamide-containing eye drops. There are many causes of conjunctivitis, and some viral conjunctivitis may resolve on its own. However, it is still advisable to discuss this with your child's ophthalmologist.[Read More] Concerns About Sulfonamide Eye Drops for Pediatric Conjunctivitis
Can Children with Favism Experience More Altitude Sickness?
Favism and Mountain Climbing Dear Doctor, my friend's son is over 12 years old and was diagnosed with G6PD deficiency at birth. He wants to travel to Tibet during the summer, but I've heard that Tibet has a high altitude. Will individuals with G6PD deficiency be more pr...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Favism is a condition caused by the rupture and hemolysis of red blood cells after exposure to certain specific substances. Individuals with favism are not inherently more susceptible to altitude sickness than the general population; however, some medications used for the treatme...[Read More] Can Children with Favism Experience More Altitude Sickness?
Can People with Favism Get Tattoos and Piercings Safely?
Can individuals with G6PD deficiency get tattoos and pierce their ears? Hello doctor, I have a question regarding my condition of G6PD deficiency. Can individuals with G6PD deficiency get tattoos and pierce their ears? I've seen some friends with the same condition who have ...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Individuals with G6PD deficiency can undergo tattooing and ear piercing without issues; however, it is important to inform the practitioner about this condition to avoid the use of substances that may trigger hemolysis.[Read More] Can People with Favism Get Tattoos and Piercings Safely?
Managing Medication Risks in Patients with Favism: What You Need to Know
Medication for Favism? Hello Doctor, I am 22 years old and have G6PD deficiency. Yesterday, during my visit to the ophthalmologist, the doctor mistakenly prescribed Sulfacetamide eye drops. After I applied one drop at home, I realized it contained sulfonamides. Today, I feel more...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
I believe that using just a drop of eye drops (not for consumption or injection) should not cause widespread hemolysis associated with favism. If there are any concerns, it would be advisable to consult a hematologist.[Read More] Managing Medication Risks in Patients with Favism: What You Need to Know
Safe Diaper Cream Options for Babies with Favism
Diaper rash cream suitable for babies with G6PD deficiency? My child is currently 6 months old and has G6PD deficiency. We are aware that there are certain foods and medications that should be avoided, but I would like to ask the doctor: do we also need to be particularly cautiou...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
This ointment contains fragrance components, but the main ingredients are unclear. Some of the fragrances may contain substances unsuitable for individuals with Favism, such as Camphor, Methyl Salicylate, and Menthol. Therefore, I recommend that it should not be used on individua...[Read More] Safe Diaper Cream Options for Babies with Favism
Understanding Newborn Jaundice: Concerns and Follow-Up Care
Post-Jaundice Complications in Newborns I would like to ask about my baby who was born on June 10th. On June 13th (Saturday), the jaundice level at the clinic was 11.3. Our baby has G6PD deficiency and was very pale at birth. I noticed that while breastfeeding at the clinic, the ...
Dr. He Shenglong Reply:
Hello: The baby's jaundice reached 31, and after an emergency exchange transfusion, it is now around 7. Since there is a known case of G6PD deficiency, it is uncertain if there are other pathological causes, so I recommend consulting the physician who conducted the examinati...[Read More] Understanding Newborn Jaundice: Concerns and Follow-Up Care
Understanding Enterovirus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery Time
Enterovirus Process and Symptoms What are the characteristics of enterovirus infection? Does having enterovirus really cause a fever? (I don't have one.) I am on the third day of medication, and my condition has not improved; I have many sores in my mouth, about 15 (and abou...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Common symptoms of enterovirus infection include fever and the appearance of blisters on the palms and soles. Most patients will experience a fever, but it is also possible for older children or adults with better immunity to not have a fever. The duration of enterovirus infectio...[Read More] Understanding Enterovirus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery Time
Understanding Favism in Children: Risks and Age-Related Changes
Precautions for G6PD Deficiency (Favism) Is it true that babies with G6PD deficiency are less likely to experience hemolytic episodes triggered by camphor or fava beans as they grow older?
Dr. He Shenglong Reply:
Hello: Commonly known as Favism, this is a hereditary condition characterized by an abnormality in the glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) metabolism of red blood cells. Exposure to fava beans, camphor, gentian violet, or the use of sulfonamides and aspirin can easily lead t...[Read More] Understanding Favism in Children: Risks and Age-Related Changes
Managing Eye Medications for Children with Favism: Key Considerations
Medication issues related to Favism (G6PD deficiency) and eye care? If a child has favism and is experiencing frequent tearing, they visited an ophthalmologist who diagnosed them with keratitis (or conjunctivitis) and prescribed eye drops (Oasis's anti-fungal) and ointment (...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
In patients with G6PD deficiency (favism), only sulfonamide antibiotics should be avoided, as aminoglycosides and chloramphenicol do not fall into this category and therefore have no impact on the condition. The dosage of GENTAMICIN eye drops should not cause side effects in infa...[Read More] Managing Eye Medications for Children with Favism: Key Considerations
Understanding Fava Bean Disease: Testing and Pediatric Considerations
Testing for Favism (G6PD Deficiency) Hello: I was born at Taichung Veterans General Hospital and was diagnosed with G6PD deficiency during the newborn screening. Is it possible that the initial test could have had some errors? Since I unknowingly consumed fava beans as a child wi...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
Newborn screening, as it is termed "screening," indicates that there is a margin of error involved. However, if the screening result is (suspected) positive, the individual should be referred to a major hospital for confirmatory blood tests. G6PD deficiency, also known ...[Read More] Understanding Fava Bean Disease: Testing and Pediatric Considerations
Can Blood Tests Diagnose Favism in Children?
Favism Is it possible to test for G6PD deficiency through a blood test? (Is it done by drawing blood from the arm?)
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: The test for G6PD deficiency can be done with a simple blood draw, either from the arm or the leg vein. For more information about G6PD deficiency, please refer to the attached materials. Wishing you health and happiness! Sincerely, Dr. Pei Ren-Sheng, Director of Pediatric...[Read More] Can Blood Tests Diagnose Favism in Children?
Does G6PD Deficiency Affect Growth and Development in Children?
Will children with G6PD deficiency be affected in their growth and development? My child was born via cesarean section on October 31, 2006, and the newborn screening test indicated the presence of G6PD deficiency (favism). This is my third child, and since I am an advanced matern...
Dr. Hong Shuokun Reply:
Hello, Mom: Favism is a common congenital metabolic disorder among Chinese people, with an incidence rate of 3% in Taiwan, meaning that out of every 100 newborns, there are three cases, particularly higher among Hakka individuals. It is an X-linked genetic disorder, so it only oc...[Read More] Does G6PD Deficiency Affect Growth and Development in Children?
Understanding Cellulitis in Infants: Risks, Treatment, and Recovery
Urgent inquiry: cellulitis in infants and young children..? My nephew is over one year old. Yesterday, he developed cellulitis due to a small wound and was admitted to the hospital after visiting the emergency room. The doctor is currently treating him with antibiotics. Blood tes...
Dr. Zhang Guozhen Reply:
Children over one year old belong to a group with compromised immune function, so any infection should be monitored closely, especially facial cellulitis. This is due to the rich vascular supply in the face and its proximity to the central nervous system, making it a condition th...[Read More] Understanding Cellulitis in Infants: Risks, Treatment, and Recovery
Understanding Newborn Jaundice: Blood Tests and Hospitalization Needs
Neonatal jaundice Hello Doctor: Regarding a bilirubin level of 15.2 mg/dL, what blood tests need to be performed? Is it necessary to admit the newborn to a moderate to severe neonatal care unit? Is it excessive to draw 50 cc of blood for testing? Thank you.
Dr. Cai Zhengxian Reply:
Dear Father with a Heavy Heart: When a newborn's bilirubin level exceeds 15 mg/dL, it is medically diagnosed as neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. There are many potential causes for this condition. For instance, if jaundice appears on the first day of life, one should consider ne...[Read More] Understanding Newborn Jaundice: Blood Tests and Hospitalization Needs