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What Is The Remedy For Diarrhea When On Augmentin?
Hello Doctor. I have a sinus infection that also went to my ear. I was prescribed generic augmentin. I am having severe diarrhea. Everything I eat or drink causes immediate diarrhea. I understand that this is a normal side effect. I did not want to stop taking meds, for fear of infection returning. I have 4 days left of augmentin. Should I just tough it out or switch to different meds?
Sat, 15 Mar 2014
Most often, antibiotic-associated diarrhea is mild and clears up shortly after you stop taking the antibiotic.
For most people, antibiotic-associated diarrhea causes mild signs and symptoms, such as:
Loose stools
More-frequent bowel movements
If you have mild diarrhea, your symptoms may clear up within a few days after your antibiotic treatment ends. In some cases your doctor may advise you to stop your antibiotic therapy until your diarrhea subsides.
Eating yogurt or taking a so-called probiotic (Tab sporolac 1-1-1 or Tab nutrolin b plus 1-0-1) may help in reducing the severity of diarrhea associated with antibiotic intake. Drink lots of fluids.
But do remember to complete course of antibiotic treatment
Regards
Dr Santosh
For most people, antibiotic-associated diarrhea causes mild signs and symptoms, such as:
Loose stools
More-frequent bowel movements
If you have mild diarrhea, your symptoms may clear up within a few days after your antibiotic treatment ends. In some cases your doctor may advise you to stop your antibiotic therapy until your diarrhea subsides.
Eating yogurt or taking a so-called probiotic (Tab sporolac 1-1-1 or Tab nutrolin b plus 1-0-1) may help in reducing the severity of diarrhea associated with antibiotic intake. Drink lots of fluids.
But do remember to complete course of antibiotic treatment
Regards
Dr Santosh
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