Question
How long does an HIV negative infant take the Ilvitrim syrup?
7 July 2016. Related: All topics, Children.
For how long can an infant take the ilvitrim suspension syrup when tested negative?
Answer
Hi
Please ask your doctor about this. The doctor will tell you why it is important and how long it need to be used for.
Usually it will be for at least 18 months. However, it also needs to be continued if breastfeeding is longer than this.
Ilvitrim syrup is a combination of two antibiotics. It protects your baby from different infections.
Hi Lebo,
Please consult your childs doctor if your child is unwell.
Hi my baby is 7weeks old hiv negative n weighs 5kg and she’s taking ilvitrim 5ml and she’s been vomiting
Is this a sign of overdose or is it normal?
Hi Bongi,
Please see here for info about testing in babies: http://i-base.info/guides/pregnancy/hiv-negative
Hi I just want to known since when the baby do PCR on 10 weeks I usually known start at 6weeks surprised me now that what nurses told me
Hi Evodia,
Yes you can switch your baby to formula, this won’t be an issue. With regards to the ilvitrim, you should be able to stop giving this to your baby. However, you should clarify this first with your babies doctor.
Hey my name is Evodia am HIV positive.. and I am breastfeeding so I want to switch to formula should I keep on giving my 2 months baby ilvitrim suspension?
Hi Anna,
It’s good to hear your daughter tested HIV negative. It sounds like you’re on HIV treatment and that the HIV meds are working well.
But it’s important you let your doctor see your daughter’s rash. That’s because sometimes we can have a serious reaction to the meds we take. Please don’t be scared. But please take your daughter to see your doctor.
Hi ,I’m HIV positive and my daughter tested negative now I give her ilvitrim suspension and she has rash in her face and I’m scared
Hi Thato,
Switching to formula is OK. The main thing is that your sister uses only one type of milk, so breast or formula. With formula there is no risk.
Helo i would like to know my sister tested positive and her baby boy is negative so because now she has to go to work she is giving him cerelac the boy is two months will the boy get complications as time goes by or what?