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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Pain In A Child Who Is On Amoxicillin
my child has an abscess in her gum, dentist suggested to meet w/oral surgeon for extraction. at the moment, she is taking amoxicillin but it gives her a little tummy ache - any advise? should i ask to change anti-biotic? how soon should i have tooth extracted? i imagine, as long as she is taking anti-biotic, she should be safe. any advice would be appreciated.
Thu, 5 Oct 2017
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Hello. Children often experience mild stomach ache and diarrhea when taking antibiotics. I recommend giving your child some yogurt with activated bacterial cultures and/or supplementing their diet with some over-the-counter probiotics. Antibiotics can cause an in balance in the good bacteria that aid in digestion. Replenishing these good bacteria with yogurt or probiotics can help reduce stomach discomfort and restore normal bowel movements.
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