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Suggest Remedy For Loose Motions

My girl who is two years 9 months old has throat infection and I am Giving her augmentin twice daily as prescribed by doc along with melosprum and Adol. today is the third day and she has pooped 6 times as in loose motion. I have not given her any other medicine. Please suggest
Wed, 3 Dec 2014
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Hello,

Thank you for asking at HCM.

I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:

1. Diarrhea is a common side effect of Augmentin. So I would first think of diarrhea due to the antibiotic.

2. It usually subsides by itself after discontinuation of the antibiotic so usually it is not a serious thing.

3. Please give your daughter plenty of oral fluids including ORS, coconut water, buttermilk, rice water, etc. This will prevent dehydration.

4. I usually prescribe my such patients probiotics for 5-7 days which may improve antibiotic relater diarrhea.

5. Please do not discontinue Augmentin by yourself for the fear of diarrhea. Please consult your doctor to report the side effect.

Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.

Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.

Wish your daughter the best of the health ahead.

Thank you & Regards.
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Suggest Remedy For Loose Motions

Hello, Thank you for asking at HCM. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows: 1. Diarrhea is a common side effect of Augmentin. So I would first think of diarrhea due to the antibiotic. 2. It usually subsides by itself after discontinuation of the antibiotic so usually it is not a serious thing. 3. Please give your daughter plenty of oral fluids including ORS, coconut water, buttermilk, rice water, etc. This will prevent dehydration. 4. I usually prescribe my such patients probiotics for 5-7 days which may improve antibiotic relater diarrhea. 5. Please do not discontinue Augmentin by yourself for the fear of diarrhea. Please consult your doctor to report the side effect. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM. Wish your daughter the best of the health ahead. Thank you & Regards.