Amoxicilin

[Thatiana]

Hi mums...

I was told by a doctor my 19 months baby had ears and throat infection and he prescribed AMoxicillin sugar free antibiotic for her...

But one shes having diarrhoea one of the side effects...

My question is...how long should i wait to settle? Should i speak to doctor to change for another one?

Thanks

[Saffron]

You could speak to the registered Pharmacist at your local pharmacy. He or she might be able to advise on offering a different formulation of the same antibiotic. It could be that the sugar substitute is causing diarrhoea.

It could also be the antibiotic itself causing GI upset. In which case you may want to ask for a probiotic supplement that is age appropriate, since not all adult supplements are suitable for very young children.

If the diarrhoea worsens profoundly over 24hr, or doesn't start to improve after 3-5 days, I would personally want to go back to the GP. Of course in the meantime you could always phone your GP or NHS 111 for more advice. Hope all's better soon. xx

[DuncanW]

Sorry that your daughter is unwell - hope she recovers soon.

Your question would be best answered by a medical professional though. I would either speak with the original doctor or contact NHS 111.

ETA cross-posted

[MarianaTrench]

My LO had diarrhoea during the entire course of ABs. I used Udo's Choice probiotic, suitable for infants and onwards, which greatly helped. By all means speak to your GP though, I am not a medical professional!

[Thatiana]

Yeah...i called him and also went in, baby got checked up, had nothing no more in terms of infection and due to diarrhoea he suspended the antibiotic ....i fell relief!

Thank you for the help

[bodsier]

I thought antibiotics ,don't help ear infection as they are often caused by a virus....sure I read that in the surgery itself?!

[Thatiana]

Thats why the doctor that suspended probably thought it was totally unnecessary.... Gps always shock me :-O

[Saffron]

Bacterial ear infections often follow viral upper respiratory infections in young children. The swelling caused by the virus traps microbes in the inner ear, where they multiple and cause a secodary bacterial infection.

If there was no sign of infection, then the physician's decision may have been that, on balance, addressing the diarrhoea by discontinuing the antibiotic was best -- not nec that the infection wasn't bacterial.

In the future, if you're offered the same antibiotic preparation for your LO, you should let the prescribing dr know that your child has had very bad GI upset with this formulation. They may be able to offer you something different. Or, if there is no other preparation available, you'll know to start pro-biotics at the same time. xx