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Does Augmentin Cause Brown Discolouration In Stool?
Question: can augmenting turn your stool softer and a darker brown?
Brief answer....yes AUGMENTIN can cause not only soft and brown stools but also diarrhoea also.
Detailed answer....
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
The most common side effects of AUGMENTIN are upset stomach,gas,nausea and diarrhoea. These side effects go away once the drug is withdrawn. Since AUGMENTIN kills broad class of bacteria ,so it may also kill good bacteria that line the gut and help digest the foods. That is why probiotics are added to the treatment which supply the good bacteria to the gut.
I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
Detailed answer....
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
The most common side effects of AUGMENTIN are upset stomach,gas,nausea and diarrhoea. These side effects go away once the drug is withdrawn. Since AUGMENTIN kills broad class of bacteria ,so it may also kill good bacteria that line the gut and help digest the foods. That is why probiotics are added to the treatment which supply the good bacteria to the gut.
I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
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