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I have just started a 10-day round of vancomycin for a reocurrence of C-diff (caused by an antibiotic taken for sinus infection: amoxicillin clavulanate). How long before I can expect relief from diarrhea, considering that I m also taking a probiotic (Florajen3). I m sticking to a bland diet.
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The usual recovery time in such infection is 1-2 weeks.
You are are taking all correct medications (Vancomycin, Probiotic).
Also continue bland diet.
Also eat more curd and yogurt as they are rich in probiotics.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 1-2 weeks.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The usual recovery time in such infection is 1-2 weeks. You are are taking all correct medications (Vancomycin, Probiotic). Also continue bland diet. Also eat more curd and yogurt as they are rich in probiotics. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these in 1-2 weeks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.