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Baby Suffered From Cold, Fever And Vomiting. Given Mefthal, Advent And Maxtra But Have Cold And Loose Motions
Our 18 months baby suffered from cold, fever and vomitings a week ago. We took her to hospital and we gave her medicine as per doctor's prescription. Fever and vommitings were controlled with in 2 days completely, but cold was still there. Third day onwards she was suffering from loose motions. its amost 5 days, but still loose motions are not controlled completely. Please suggest which medical test wil help in analyzing loose motions issue.
Providing the medicine used for reference below.
For Fever - Mefthal -P (used for 3 days)
Antibiotic - Advent (used for 5 days)
For Cold - Maxtra (used for 5 days)
For Loose Motions - Enterogermine (used for 5 days)
Providing the medicine used for reference below.
For Fever - Mefthal -P (used for 3 days)
Antibiotic - Advent (used for 5 days)
For Cold - Maxtra (used for 5 days)
For Loose Motions - Enterogermine (used for 5 days)
Sat, 13 Jul 2013
Hi,
Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.
Your child developed loose stools mostly due to a virus or antibiotic associated.
Continue probiotic Enterogermina as advised.
Maintain and monitor hydration of the child.
Give sips of oral rehydration fluids to maintain hydration.
Zinc can be given in prescribed dose for 2 weeks.
Consult the pediatrician for reevaluation and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.
Your child developed loose stools mostly due to a virus or antibiotic associated.
Continue probiotic Enterogermina as advised.
Maintain and monitor hydration of the child.
Give sips of oral rehydration fluids to maintain hydration.
Zinc can be given in prescribed dose for 2 weeks.
Consult the pediatrician for reevaluation and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
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It seems you baby is suffering from drug induced diarrhea and the main culprit is Advent (antibiotic) given for fever and cold.
Advent consists of Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid, these drugs sometimes causes diarrhea. This side effect is usually treated with probiotic and in your case it has already been prescribed (Enterogermine). As the infection has been controlled and antibiotic had been stopped after used for 5 days, it is advisable to continue using Enterogermine for couple of more days.
Medical test which can be done at this stage if not done before is stool examination. Other test like stool culture can also be done but with limited value.
It is important that to maintain hydration status of the baby oral rehydration therapy should be continued. If any signs of dehydration are noticed baby should be rushed to pediatrician. Signs of dehydration are drowsiness, thirsty, sunken eyes, absent tears, dry tongue, lost skin shine, rapid heart rate, rapid respiration and decrease urination.
Hope that answers your query.
Wishing your baby a quick recovery.
Take Care :)
Thanks for choosing Health Care Magic
It seems you baby is suffering from drug induced diarrhea and the main culprit is Advent (antibiotic) given for fever and cold.
Advent consists of Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid, these drugs sometimes causes diarrhea. This side effect is usually treated with probiotic and in your case it has already been prescribed (Enterogermine). As the infection has been controlled and antibiotic had been stopped after used for 5 days, it is advisable to continue using Enterogermine for couple of more days.
Medical test which can be done at this stage if not done before is stool examination. Other test like stool culture can also be done but with limited value.
It is important that to maintain hydration status of the baby oral rehydration therapy should be continued. If any signs of dehydration are noticed baby should be rushed to pediatrician. Signs of dehydration are drowsiness, thirsty, sunken eyes, absent tears, dry tongue, lost skin shine, rapid heart rate, rapid respiration and decrease urination.
Hope that answers your query.
Wishing your baby a quick recovery.
Take Care :)
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hi
Thanks for your query
i can feel your concerns
i advise you to continue probiotic
you can also use zinc supplements after consulting your doctor
give child soft diet like yougrut,banana and rice
give ORS regularly
moniter hydration status and urine output
generally antibiotics are not recommended
encourage hand washing practices
give her plenty of fluids
wishing her a speedy recovery
Hope i have ansewered your query
i am available for your help
regards
Dr.imran
Thanks for your query
i can feel your concerns
i advise you to continue probiotic
you can also use zinc supplements after consulting your doctor
give child soft diet like yougrut,banana and rice
give ORS regularly
moniter hydration status and urine output
generally antibiotics are not recommended
encourage hand washing practices
give her plenty of fluids
wishing her a speedy recovery
Hope i have ansewered your query
i am available for your help
regards
Dr.imran
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