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What Causes Diarrhea Post Intake Of Augmentin For Sinus Infection?
Question: I've taken 2 doses of Augmentin for sinus infection and have had watery diarrhea three times already. I've taken two probiotic capsules today as well. My doctor isn't sure this is even a true bacterial sinus infection. Can I stop taking the antibiotics or is that dangerous? Side effects are bad so far
Brief Answer:
Discontinue further use of Augmentin
Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms
Going by description of diarrhoea starting after taking Augmenting , its possibly antibiotic induced diarrhoea. In the absence of high grade fever , you can discontinue further use of Augmenting .
I would suggest other measures which will help in relieving the symptoms of sinusitis
I would suggest the following which will definitelty help in managing upper respiratory infection
1. Warm Saline Gargling: Add 2 spoons of salt to glass of lukewarm water and gargle 3-4 times a day( this will help relive symptoms of sore throat possibly due to post nasal drip of sinusitis )
2. Antihistamine decongestant like Cetirizine will be helpful
3. Decoction: 1 cup of milk+ 1 teaspoon turmeric+ 2 gm of ginger+ 10 leaves of tulsi+ 2 black pepper+ 2 spoon sugar, bring it to boil. Serve it hot to her, few sips at a time. To take it 4 times a day.
4. Steam inhalation for 15 minutes every session 4 times a day
5. Decongestant nasal drops can be used
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
Discontinue further use of Augmentin
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
Going by description of diarrhoea starting after taking Augmenting , its possibly antibiotic induced diarrhoea. In the absence of high grade fever , you can discontinue further use of Augmenting .
I would suggest other measures which will help in relieving the symptoms of sinusitis
I would suggest the following which will definitelty help in managing upper respiratory infection
1. Warm Saline Gargling: Add 2 spoons of salt to glass of lukewarm water and gargle 3-4 times a day( this will help relive symptoms of sore throat possibly due to post nasal drip of sinusitis )
2. Antihistamine decongestant like Cetirizine will be helpful
3. Decoction: 1 cup of milk+ 1 teaspoon turmeric+ 2 gm of ginger+ 10 leaves of tulsi+ 2 black pepper+ 2 spoon sugar, bring it to boil. Serve it hot to her, few sips at a time. To take it 4 times a day.
4. Steam inhalation for 15 minutes every session 4 times a day
5. Decongestant nasal drops can be used
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj
Thank you for your help. Should I continue taking the probiotics to help restore stomach flora?
Brief Answer:
continue taking probiotics
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
You can definitely continue taking probiotics , it will restore the flora of intestine. Take it for another 5 days.
Take Care
Best Regards
Shobha
continue taking probiotics
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
You can definitely continue taking probiotics , it will restore the flora of intestine. Take it for another 5 days.
Take Care
Best Regards
Shobha
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