Does Bactoclav Has Side Effects Of Antibiotic Diaherrea?

Posted on Sat, 24 Apr 2021

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Question : my daughter got some fungal infection which was spreading on face. The Pediatrician we visited recommended us Bactoclav dry syrup and neosporin ointment for effected area.
on the third day evening we noticed that she is passing stool frequently with a gap of 30 mins. Then the pediatrician recommended econorm probiotic for 3 times a day for 3 days..
Though the frequent passing of stool decreased but not that much and now my daughter is passing stool say 8 to 9 times in a day time.. night is fine..please suggest some thing

we also noticed that Bactoclav has side effects of antibiotic diaherrea..

Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,

As you said, diarrhea is a complication of Bactoclav.

But, if there is no fever, the stools are not blood stained, and she is otherwise active, we need not worry. The frequency is already decreasing.

Just complete the antibiotic course as suggested, and continue ECONORM twice daily for 5 days(this has to be given 2 hours after the antibiotic). Bowel will revert to normal slowly once the antibiotic is stopped. Giving curd/yogurt is good, as it is very rich in probiotic bacteria

Also, ensure frequent sips of fluids like ORS solution or salted rice water after each stools to avoid dehydration

I hope this answer will help
Let me know if I can assist you further
Dr Muhammed Aslam, Paediatrician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK (22 hours later)

Thanks
doctor our paediaterian has now recommended two medicine for two days drotin ds 5 ml two times in a day gap 6hrs
cyclopam 1ml two times in a day 8hrs gap

before this we also have gone through stool routine test.. which was normal..after that our doctor recommended above medicine...though our doctor said report is normal, but we saw one thing in report saying bacteria present.. don't know if it was fine or not, but doctor said normal after going through the shared report

Follow up: Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK (5 minutes later)

As we noticed she is visiting washroom 7 to 8 times between 1pm to 6 pm..due to that the doctor prescribed us the above medicine

Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
May be given

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Welcome back

Both the drugs contain antispasmodics and might help to relieve abdominal pain and decrease frequency of bowel to some extent. Although I would not give both of them together(when necessary, I gives cyclopam 3 times daily), you can give them if associated abdominal pain/discomfort is significant. Anyhow, as I mentioned before, this will take few days to settle after stoping antibiotics(5-7 days)

Stool examination will always show some bacteria(especially coliforms), as many of them are normal inhabitants there(that is why we gives probiotics to hasten recovery). Need not worry about this.

If you need further clarification, I will be happy to help; otherwise you can close the discussion and kindly rate the answer.
Regards, Dr Aslam

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj