Medications that can cause abdominal pain in children

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Medications that can cause abdominal pain in children

Many prescription and nonprescription medications can cause abdominal pain by irritating the stomach lining, which can lead to heartburn or ulcerlike symptoms. Medications that may cause these symptoms include:

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as:
- Ibuprofen, such as Advil.
- Naproxen sodium, such as Anaprox.
Corticosteroids, such as prednisone.

Other medications can cause abdominal cramping, diarrhea, or constipation. Medications that may cause these symptoms include:

Antibiotics, such as ampicillin, amoxicillin, erythromycin, tetracycline, sulfonamides, and clindamycin.
Antidiarrheals, such as Lomotil or Pepto-Bismol.
Laxatives, such as Ex-Lax or Correctol.

Your health professional may be able to prescribe another medication if your child is having abdominal pain caused by a medication. There may also be other ways to take a medication that will decrease the risk of abdominal pain.

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Author	Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Editor	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor	Tracy Landauer
Primary Medical Reviewer	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics
Last Updated	February 16, 2007

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Last updated:	February 16, 2007
Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer

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