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Which Medication Should Be Given To A 16 Month Old To Stop Diarrhea Who Is Already Having Severe Ear Infection ?
my son is 16 months old has severe ear infection , doctor gave him clarithromycine 4ml dose for twice a day ! he is not eating well has diarrhea but not severe. what should we do in order to stop diarrhea ??
Your baby is on Clarithromycin, an antibiotic that can cause diarrhea. The diarrhea will settle once the child is off the antibiotic. Two or three small quantity semi-solid stools are alright, but in case of large watery or very frequent stools the child must be evaluated by the pediatrician to avoid dehydration. In the meantime you can try giving him rice water, Electral or other oral rehydrating salts and fruit juices till he has recovered from his ear infection and his appetite returns.
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Which Medication Should Be Given To A 16 Month Old To Stop Diarrhea Who Is Already Having Severe Ear Infection ?
Hello, Your baby is on Clarithromycin, an antibiotic that can cause diarrhea. The diarrhea will settle once the child is off the antibiotic. Two or three small quantity semi-solid stools are alright, but in case of large watery or very frequent stools the child must be evaluated by the pediatrician to avoid dehydration. In the meantime you can try giving him rice water, Electral or other oral rehydrating salts and fruit juices till he has recovered from his ear infection and his appetite returns. Please get back if you have any further questions. Regards Dr.