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Does Augmentin Cause Greenish Black Runny Stools?
My 19 month old grandson has had to be treated with several courses of antibiotics for a recurring ear infection & upper respitotory infection, he has been treated with a large dose course of augmenton.he now has greenish black runny stools...is this normal while being given these treatments.
Mon, 11 Jul 2016
Hello,
Augmentin has an antibiotic called amoxycillin-clavulinic acid. If this antibiotic is taken in excess it leads to many side effects like diarrhea. It can lead to a condition called pseudomembranous colitis, which causes greenish stools or diarrhea. Your grandson might need to be given a drug called metronidazole to treat the condition. Do consult your doctor for further advice about dosing.
Augmentin has an antibiotic called amoxycillin-clavulinic acid. If this antibiotic is taken in excess it leads to many side effects like diarrhea. It can lead to a condition called pseudomembranous colitis, which causes greenish stools or diarrhea. Your grandson might need to be given a drug called metronidazole to treat the condition. Do consult your doctor for further advice about dosing.
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