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What Causes Diarrhea And Foul Smelling Mucous Discharge After Taking Cefdinir?
Hello,I took cedinifir antibiotic after my tonsils were enlarged. It warned for diahhrea on the bottle.. but it s been two weeks since I stopped taking them. I got diahhrea near the end of taking them. Currently I now have a smelly mucus discharge from my rectum. I m very concerned but plan to call my doctors office tomorrow. What could be happening?
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Hello,
Cefdinir can cause diarrhea due to intestinal flora imbalance. It also can cause clostridium difficile infection so you should do a stool culture.Use probiotics such enterogerina or yovita to re-establish the intestinal flora.
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Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
Cefdinir can cause diarrhea due to intestinal flora imbalance. It also can cause clostridium difficile infection so you should do a stool culture.Use probiotics such enterogerina or yovita to re-establish the intestinal flora.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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