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Question: my child is 16 months old. he got ear infection. doctor gave cefoprox and montair and ciplox ear drop initially. after 10 days still there is greenish muck inside ear. he has removed some muck. now doctor changed medicine to augmentin, T-minic, b-complex and otek-ac drops.
please advice whether it is ok or not.
doctor said infection happens. not a major problem. please advice
please advice whether it is ok or not.
doctor said infection happens. not a major problem. please advice
Brief Answer:
ear infection.pennicillin drug of choice.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,thanks for your query.
your child has an ear infection,which is quite common in children following attacks of cold or upper respiratory infection.
greenish mucus suggests s bacterial infection.
Pennicillin (augmentin) is the drug of choice for such infections.
So treatment is correct. Dont worry.with augmentin definetely it will reduce.
other medications are also correct.take it for 5 to 7 days.
this antibiotic can cause loose stools as its side effect, then you can use enterogermina /econorm XXXXXXX 1/2 thrice daily for 5 days.
its drug induced side effects.stops once the medicines are stopped.
so dont worry. Your child will get better soon.thanks.
ear infection.pennicillin drug of choice.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,thanks for your query.
your child has an ear infection,which is quite common in children following attacks of cold or upper respiratory infection.
greenish mucus suggests s bacterial infection.
Pennicillin (augmentin) is the drug of choice for such infections.
So treatment is correct. Dont worry.with augmentin definetely it will reduce.
other medications are also correct.take it for 5 to 7 days.
this antibiotic can cause loose stools as its side effect, then you can use enterogermina /econorm XXXXXXX 1/2 thrice daily for 5 days.
its drug induced side effects.stops once the medicines are stopped.
so dont worry. Your child will get better soon.thanks.
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