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Child With Fever, Vomiting, Ear Infection, Developed Diarrhea. Taken Augmentin DDS And Ear Drops. Developed Rashes. Is This Drug Reaction?
My son who z 18+ months had fever and vomiting for the past two days. He was detected with an ear infection and was given ear drops and an antibiotic( Augmentin DDS). His fever and vomiting has come down but he has developed diarrhea which is watery. He has also developed rashes around the area. The course of the antiobiotic was for 10 days and i have given it only for 3 days. Wat could be the reason behind this? Should I stop the antibiotic? Please advise?
Thu, 1 Nov 2012
Hi B.Radhika Menon,
Oral Antibiotics usually disturb the normal flora in our intestine. This flora consists of some useful bacteria which help in the process of digestion and absorption.
You can give some Probiotic along with your antibiotic under medical supervision.
Also get your child examined by a Paeditrician for dehydration, due to diarrhea, as dehydration should be immediately taken care of in this age group.
I hope this is helpful to you.
Thanks.
Oral Antibiotics usually disturb the normal flora in our intestine. This flora consists of some useful bacteria which help in the process of digestion and absorption.
You can give some Probiotic along with your antibiotic under medical supervision.
Also get your child examined by a Paeditrician for dehydration, due to diarrhea, as dehydration should be immediately taken care of in this age group.
I hope this is helpful to you.
Thanks.
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Hello
This diarrhea may be drug induced or due to infection. Give him Zinc syrup 5 ml once a day for 10 days. Also give Enterogermina respules one daily for 7 days. Enterogermina contains probiotics which help in maintaining normal gut flora usually destroyed by antibiotic treatment and thus decreases the diarrhea.
Continue the antibiotic if diarrhea is not severe. Maintain hydration by giving plenty of water( ORS).
Apply diaper rash cream after drying the area by gentle wiping(don't rub).
With regards
This diarrhea may be drug induced or due to infection. Give him Zinc syrup 5 ml once a day for 10 days. Also give Enterogermina respules one daily for 7 days. Enterogermina contains probiotics which help in maintaining normal gut flora usually destroyed by antibiotic treatment and thus decreases the diarrhea.
Continue the antibiotic if diarrhea is not severe. Maintain hydration by giving plenty of water( ORS).
Apply diaper rash cream after drying the area by gentle wiping(don't rub).
With regards
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