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What Causes Blood In Stool After Taking Cephalexin And Metronidazole?
Question: I took antibiotic cephalexin 500 mg, metronidazole 250 mg, and Ibuprofen for 10 days. During 8th day, i had blood in stool. I asked my Dentist (who prescribed) and he told me to stop metronidazole. Today is 11th day, ny stool is black. Is it a concern or will it be okay since i stopped antibiotics. I am 49 years old female.
Brief Answer:
You need to start on Omeprazole once a day.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Ibuprofen is likely to cause GI bleeding.
I would advise you to get hemoglobin levels checked to see if the levels are low.
I would advise to start omeprazole once a day for at least 4 weeks.
In case the hemoglobin is low or the black stools continue you would need an upper GI endoscopy.
Hope this helps
Regards
Dr Samir Patil
You need to start on Omeprazole once a day.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Ibuprofen is likely to cause GI bleeding.
I would advise you to get hemoglobin levels checked to see if the levels are low.
I would advise to start omeprazole once a day for at least 4 weeks.
In case the hemoglobin is low or the black stools continue you would need an upper GI endoscopy.
Hope this helps
Regards
Dr Samir Patil
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