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Can Probiatic Capsules Be Given For Loose Motions If Having Antibiotics After LRTI ?
sir, my son aged 16 has undergone LRTI and has been under IV antibiotics for the last one week TRUZOL 4.5. Now, he is recovering and is still under moxif 400 tabs once a day. however, he is having loose motions. can i give him becelac pb. probiotic capsules. if so, when exactly to give it.
Sat, 7 Apr 2012
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Moxif 400 contains moxifloxacin an antibiotic used for treating respiratory infections.
Prolonged antibiotics can disrupt the normal gut flora and cause antibiotic induced diarrhoea.
The treatment is maintaining hydration by plenty of fluids , nutritious easily digestible diet and probiotics.
You can give becelac pb or econorm or any brand of lactobacillus (probiotic ) capsules twice daily can be taken empty stomach too with water. Once the antibiotics are stopped the diarrhoea should resolve in 2_4 days.If it persists or your son develops any new symptom like vomiting, fever then please consult his doctor and get him investigated for other infective causes.
Hope that answers your query.
Wish your son a speedy recovery.
Regards
Welcome to Healthcare Magic forum.
Moxif 400 contains moxifloxacin an antibiotic used for treating respiratory infections.
Prolonged antibiotics can disrupt the normal gut flora and cause antibiotic induced diarrhoea.
The treatment is maintaining hydration by plenty of fluids , nutritious easily digestible diet and probiotics.
You can give becelac pb or econorm or any brand of lactobacillus (probiotic ) capsules twice daily can be taken empty stomach too with water. Once the antibiotics are stopped the diarrhoea should resolve in 2_4 days.If it persists or your son develops any new symptom like vomiting, fever then please consult his doctor and get him investigated for other infective causes.
Hope that answers your query.
Wish your son a speedy recovery.
Regards
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Hello there,
The loose stools could be due to antibiotic associated diarrhoea. If it is not too severe you can give him becelac pb or vizylac( a combination of good bacteria and vit B complex)one capsule twice a day with food . Also keep him rehydrated with plenty of fluids. You could also give him ORS. Mix one sachet of ORS in one litre of clean drinking water and let him drink it as and when he is thirsty. After preparing ORS , use it within 24 hours. If the solution is not over by 24 hours, then discard it and prepare a fresh solution. If he is severely dehydrated please visit your doctor.
The loose stools could be due to antibiotic associated diarrhoea. If it is not too severe you can give him becelac pb or vizylac( a combination of good bacteria and vit B complex)one capsule twice a day with food . Also keep him rehydrated with plenty of fluids. You could also give him ORS. Mix one sachet of ORS in one litre of clean drinking water and let him drink it as and when he is thirsty. After preparing ORS , use it within 24 hours. If the solution is not over by 24 hours, then discard it and prepare a fresh solution. If he is severely dehydrated please visit your doctor.
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