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What Causes Diarrhea In A Child After Taking Mox Drops?

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Posted on Mon, 15 Sep 2014
Question: Dear Dr, My 9 month old baby had high fever(100+) and Cough. He is congested also. Have consulted a Dr and prescribed Capol drops, Maxtra Drops and Mox drops. Dr. said chest is clear. I'm giving Mox drops and Maxtra for past 5 days(3 times a day). From yesterday night he has loose motion. Stool sometimes has green mucus. last time when he passed motion it has blood strains/light red color mucus. is it normal ?Should I continue the antibiotics or stop it? Does it complete the course if given for 5 days? please reply.
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Answered by Dr. Divakara (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Continue Medication

Detailed Answer:
HI

Thanks for posting your query to HCM .

Loose motions is a side effect of Mox drops . How frequently is the loose motions happening? Few times a day 2-3 times is acceptable and it shall subside once antibiotic is stopped .

But blood in motions is very rarely seen with above medications , I think it's because of infection the blood appeared . I advise to get Stool Routine test , Complete Hemogram test done and revert back with report .

In case bloody motions happens again or loose motions is too much ( more than 4 times a day ) consult your doctor immediately .

Duration of medication : I usually give 5 day course of medication but follow your doctor's advise .

Any doubt or clarification feel free to revert back , Happy to help .

Regards.
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What Causes Diarrhea In A Child After Taking Mox Drops?

Brief Answer: Continue Medication Detailed Answer: HI Thanks for posting your query to HCM . Loose motions is a side effect of Mox drops . How frequently is the loose motions happening? Few times a day 2-3 times is acceptable and it shall subside once antibiotic is stopped . But blood in motions is very rarely seen with above medications , I think it's because of infection the blood appeared . I advise to get Stool Routine test , Complete Hemogram test done and revert back with report . In case bloody motions happens again or loose motions is too much ( more than 4 times a day ) consult your doctor immediately . Duration of medication : I usually give 5 day course of medication but follow your doctor's advise . Any doubt or clarification feel free to revert back , Happy to help . Regards.