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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhoea Caused After Taking Amoxicillin

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Posted on Wed, 25 Jun 2014
Question: Was given amoxicillin for bad sinus infection. On day 4 of antibotics and noticed last two days have loose yellowish/orange stools. I always get diarrhea or loose stools on amoxicillin, but color has me concerned.
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Answered by Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
not to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam,

With amox, stools can change colour.
So, do not worry.

For loose stools use probiotics like sporilac.
Drink lots of water and avoid milk and its products except curds.
Have lots of curds.
Do not stop the antibiotic due to diarrhoea.

Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi.
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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhoea Caused After Taking Amoxicillin

Brief Answer: not to worry Detailed Answer: Hello Madam, With amox, stools can change colour. So, do not worry. For loose stools use probiotics like sporilac. Drink lots of water and avoid milk and its products except curds. Have lots of curds. Do not stop the antibiotic due to diarrhoea. Regards, Dr Rajkishori Godhi.