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bad reaction to Augmentin

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 24 May 2013 - 12:06

Hi Mumas!
Need some advice :( My 2 1/2 yr old was prescribed Augmentin for a throat infection. Its the first time he's on antibiotics. After his second dose, he vomitted the very little that he did have for breakfast. I sms'ed my ped right away and he advised me to just give him smaller meals. BY yesterday afternoon he developed diarrhea despite eating very little. Since this morning we've gone through 8 diapers and I've sms'ed my ped again but no response yet. I've held off on giving him his 4th dose this morning, because this medication is obviously not sitting well with him. I'm trying to keep him hydrated and trying to get him to eat yogurt (probiotics)- but he's completely turned off from food right now and just wants milk. Any of you have experience with this? Any advice on how I can make the little guy feel better? I'm almost tempted to just stop giving him the meds :(

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 27 May 2013 - 08:10
Is the infection viral or bacterial? My son was diagnosed with a bacterial throat and chest infection last week. He was given Augmentin and a few other things. As soon as he started the Augmentin, he started having diarrhea, vomiting. After 3 days of the medicine his infection and temperature (kept peaking to 39.4) was no better. I took him back to the Pediatrition every single day but on the 4, it was only then, they decided to stop the Augmentin as they now thought it was Viral. They didn't advise to take anything more other than fluid and to not worry about the food intake. As soon as we stopped the Augmentin, the vomiting and diarrhea stopped. 2 days later and almost back to perfect health!!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 24 May 2013 - 14:12
I finally got in touch with his paediatrician, and he told me to also stop and observe him and to come and see him first thing Sunday if he is feeling better. If i still feel concerned by tomorrow morning I can bring him into the er. I'm happy I didn't give him his morning dose, he finally had a proper meal for lunch and drank water which is a good sign. No fever and he seems to slowly be getting back to his old self. Lets hope it lasts!
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EW GURU
Latest post on 24 May 2013 - 13:33
Any chance it's the throat infection causing the lack of interest in food and other symptoms? If you stop giving him the augmentin, you will risk making the throat infection worse. If truly concerned, I'd take him to the hospital.
 
 

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