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What Causes Diarrhea After Taking Augmentin?
Question: I have been taking augmenten for four days and each time I take it I have diahreah and it's getting worse. I'm worn out and my stomach is hurting. It's a Sunday so I can't call my Dr.
Brief Answer:
Take appropriate symtpomatic treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for asking on HCM.
I have read your query and understand the problem of diarrhea.
As per the facts you posted here,you might be having gastroenteritis (mostly viral or sometimes bacterial) because of which you are having loose motions and stomach pain.
So, you may require below mentioned treatment.
1) Start taking Probiotics (like lactic acid bacillus-double strength tablets) three to four times daily to restore the normal bacterial flora which are available over the counter at nearby pharmacy.
2) Take lots of fluids (water) and fruit juices throughout the day which will be helpful to avoid fluid-electrolytes imbalance.Coconut water would also be a good choice.
You can also take sachets of WHO Oral Rehydration Salts mixed with water to maintain electrolyte balance.
3) No oily or spicy foods.
Tab.ONDANSETRON 8 mg twice daily if there is nausea or vomiting and Cap.PANTOPRAZOLE 40 mg Before breakfast for stomach upset which are available over the counter.
4) Tab.dicyclomine if stomach pain is unbearable.If Imodium is not much helpful then better to discontinue it.
5) Stop further antibiotic (Augmentin) usage which could also be the reason of your diarrhea.
We would expect that you will start to improve within 1 to 2 days or may be earlier with this over the counter symptomatic treatment.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
Take appropriate symtpomatic treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for asking on HCM.
I have read your query and understand the problem of diarrhea.
As per the facts you posted here,you might be having gastroenteritis (mostly viral or sometimes bacterial) because of which you are having loose motions and stomach pain.
So, you may require below mentioned treatment.
1) Start taking Probiotics (like lactic acid bacillus-double strength tablets) three to four times daily to restore the normal bacterial flora which are available over the counter at nearby pharmacy.
2) Take lots of fluids (water) and fruit juices throughout the day which will be helpful to avoid fluid-electrolytes imbalance.Coconut water would also be a good choice.
You can also take sachets of WHO Oral Rehydration Salts mixed with water to maintain electrolyte balance.
3) No oily or spicy foods.
Tab.ONDANSETRON 8 mg twice daily if there is nausea or vomiting and Cap.PANTOPRAZOLE 40 mg Before breakfast for stomach upset which are available over the counter.
4) Tab.dicyclomine if stomach pain is unbearable.If Imodium is not much helpful then better to discontinue it.
5) Stop further antibiotic (Augmentin) usage which could also be the reason of your diarrhea.
We would expect that you will start to improve within 1 to 2 days or may be earlier with this over the counter symptomatic treatment.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
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