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Diarrhea After Taking Antibiotics. Recommended Ratio Nystatin For Fungal Infection On The Tongue. Need Help
Hello, I got the prescribed antibiotic (apo-azithromycin). After 3 days of using it I had diarrhea. I stopped it, however I saw that my bacterial flora has changed. My mouth is completely white. My doctor said that might be fungus and I was recommended ratio-nystatin. I do not feel comfortable using it because my stomach is upset from lots of medication. Is there any other way I can get rid of the fungus in my body created by antibiotic?
Fri, 31 May 2013
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
Antibotics usually disturb the normal bacterial flora of the intestines. These useful bacteria help in digestion and absorption.
You can take Lactobacillus preparation. This will help in restoring normal bacterial flora.
Yoghurt is also beneficial as it contains lactobacillus.
You can continue with antifungal as prescribed by your doctor who has examined you.
I hope this is helpful to you.
Thanks.
Thanks for writing your query.
Antibotics usually disturb the normal bacterial flora of the intestines. These useful bacteria help in digestion and absorption.
You can take Lactobacillus preparation. This will help in restoring normal bacterial flora.
Yoghurt is also beneficial as it contains lactobacillus.
You can continue with antifungal as prescribed by your doctor who has examined you.
I hope this is helpful to you.
Thanks.
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