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Infant Having Constipation Problem And Crying. Throwing Out Milk From Mouth. Can Use Clavam Dry Syrup?
Hi Doctor, My daughter is 19 days Old. while poop is is feeling very hard and from last two days, she is crying more. looks like milk is not digesting properly. some times she is thowing it out from mouth.
Can we use CLAVAM Dry Syrup(Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension IP) for free motion.
Thanks
Dayakar
Can we use CLAVAM Dry Syrup(Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension IP) for free motion.
Thanks
Dayakar
Thu, 12 Dec 2013
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
Do not give any kind of self medication.
No question of giving antibiotic.
Give him exclusive breastfeeding.
Burp him properly after each feed.
In case symptoms persist get him evaluated by pediatrician.
Hope this helps.
God bless...
Thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
Do not give any kind of self medication.
No question of giving antibiotic.
Give him exclusive breastfeeding.
Burp him properly after each feed.
In case symptoms persist get him evaluated by pediatrician.
Hope this helps.
God bless...
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Hi
Thanks for your question.
CLAVAM Dry Syrup is an antibiotic.
Antibiotics should not be used for constipation.
If your baby is not exclusively breast fed. then try to exclusively breast feed the baby. Constipation is very rare in exclusively breast fed babies.
If the stools are hard, then Offer your baby a daily serving of water in addition to usual feedings. Start with 1 to 2 ounces/day (about 30 to 50 milliliters). Try more or less as you gauge your baby's response to the water. Remember, though, the water doesn't replace normal feedings with breast milk or formula.
To ease the passage of hard stools, consider applying a small amount of water-based lubricant to your baby's anus.
If your baby is struggling and it's been a few days since his or her last bowel movement, it might help if you place an infant glycerin suppository into your baby's anus.
Rarely, infant constipation is caused by an underlying condition, such as Hirschsprung's disease, hypothyroidism or cystic fibrosis. If severe constipation persists despite dietary changes contact your baby's doctor.
Contact me if you need any more clarification.
Dr Saifuddeen
MD., MRCP (UK)
Thanks for your question.
CLAVAM Dry Syrup is an antibiotic.
Antibiotics should not be used for constipation.
If your baby is not exclusively breast fed. then try to exclusively breast feed the baby. Constipation is very rare in exclusively breast fed babies.
If the stools are hard, then Offer your baby a daily serving of water in addition to usual feedings. Start with 1 to 2 ounces/day (about 30 to 50 milliliters). Try more or less as you gauge your baby's response to the water. Remember, though, the water doesn't replace normal feedings with breast milk or formula.
To ease the passage of hard stools, consider applying a small amount of water-based lubricant to your baby's anus.
If your baby is struggling and it's been a few days since his or her last bowel movement, it might help if you place an infant glycerin suppository into your baby's anus.
Rarely, infant constipation is caused by an underlying condition, such as Hirschsprung's disease, hypothyroidism or cystic fibrosis. If severe constipation persists despite dietary changes contact your baby's doctor.
Contact me if you need any more clarification.
Dr Saifuddeen
MD., MRCP (UK)
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