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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea After Taking Augmentin For Throat Infection?

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Posted on Fri, 28 Mar 2014
Question: Hi. My daughter who is 6 months old, has a throat infection, with lots of phlegm. Was prescribed ventamol and augmentin. Currently has diarrhea, up to 5-6 dirty diapers a day. Poo has mucous too. Is this normal? Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer: AUGMENTIN can cause diarrhea. Detailed Answer: HI, AUGMENTIN can cause diarrhea. There is nothing to worry as it is a common side effect. feed her frequently and avoid dehydration. She will benefit from a probiotic syrup. You need to consult your doctor if diarrhea persists even after Augmentin is done. All the best.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (2 minutes later)
Even with abdominal pain (grunts or cries) before and during passing motion is normal?
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Answered by Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer: It is common, not normal. Detailed Answer: They are common in infants, when they have diarrhea ( not normal ). however, Persisting complaints require medical attention. Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea After Taking Augmentin For Throat Infection?

Brief Answer: AUGMENTIN can cause diarrhea. Detailed Answer: HI, AUGMENTIN can cause diarrhea. There is nothing to worry as it is a common side effect. feed her frequently and avoid dehydration. She will benefit from a probiotic syrup. You need to consult your doctor if diarrhea persists even after Augmentin is done. All the best.