my daughter is taking antibiotics to treat her ear infection. but it's giving her diarrhea. what can i do?

Answer 1

So she is on an antibiotic which is killing off all of the good bacteria in her G.I. tract and causing diarrhea and because of this things like Imodium will often not work and can even make matters worse... What she needs is Probiotics, First have her eat some yogurt with LIVE ACTIVE CULTURES Dannon makes DanActive which might help Also, get some PROBIOTICS like ACIDOPHILES you can buy it at any major pharmacy or health food store where they sell vitamins and supplements follow dosing directions on the package... Also CULTURELLE with LACTOBACILLUS GG This can be slightly harder to find in stores ( you can find it on-line easily ) but my local CVS pharmacy had t behind the counter when Asked the Pharmacist there is another one that will also work called Florastor... Anyway get her on some probiotics and have her eat yogurt or make a smoothie with it and it will help to restore her GI tract to normal and keep her from getting a yeast infection... Best of luck. In the short term,m be sure and keep her hydrated and give her some Pedialyte or Pedyalyte pops ( even if she thinks she is too old for it ) And feed her a Banana it helps with diarrhea and gives her back lost potassium
Probiotics will help keep her from developing a serious condition called C.Diff which can happen ( it is rare ) from taking antibiotics... If her stools become bloody or she suffers intense abdominal pain do take her to the doctor immediately.

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Answer 3

Are you checking her temperature in her ears? Because if she has ear infections that makes the ears themselves very hot, and can make the temperature look very high when it's not. Continue with the medications, make sure she is having the tylenol regularly to help with the fever and the pain. Dress her in a nappy and one layer of clothing (a vest) and try to keep the room cool (but not too cold or she will feel very uncomfortable). Antibiotics take at least 48 hours to kick in properly, so they should be starting to work now and things should get better within the next 24 hours or so.

Answer 4

The reason she is getting diarrhea is because the antibiotic has caused the destruction of the good bacteria in her intestines. Just one antibiotic pill will cause this destruction. You cannot get it back by eating food. Don't listen to the people that are recommending Activa and foods like that, it won't work. You need a concentrated effort to restore your bacteria and you need to put the right flora back.

The antibiotic will also drive the germ causing the ear infection deep into her tissue where in about 10 or 20 years, it will return and create many problems for her. Antibiotics by definition is: anti - "against", biotics - "life." They are used way too much by doctors and have created many problems in our society as a result. Candida Albicans is a yeast that is known to thrive after a person takes antibiotics.

The diarrhea is due to very bad digestion now. Constipation usually follows the diarrhea because after the flora has been destroyed, the bad bacteria thrive again and the digestion becomes very poor because the good bacteria are not there to digest the food. So, what happens is the toxins from the rotting, undigested food, moves through the intestines and ends up compacting in the large intestines creating a load on the kidneys and liver. Thank you doctor.

There are many natural ways to fight the ear infection. The reason she is getting the infections in the first place is usually due to the mother being deficient in omega 3 fatty acids when pregnant. This deficiency creates a problem for the fetus in regard to developing the nervous system and inner ear development. Additionally, if the mother has taken antibiotics for one reason or another, she is deficient in the probiotics needed to pass on to the baby through her breast milk. The Acidopholus Infantalis is all but extinct in the American culture due to antibiotics.

What to do. Once the antibiotics are over, she is going to need to focus on putting probiotics into her body that are of the highest quality and can deliver the quantity she needs to overcome the issues described above. Food is not going to do it, regardless of the marketing hype being told by products like Activa. The made up bacteria, "Bifidus Regularis." LOL.

There are two web sites that have great probiotics that will help your daughter.

www.healthline.cc (not .com) This probiotic is a small pill that is very easy to swallow.

www.natren.com/ This probiotic is very good, but the capsule is much larger and harder to swallow.

Both of these companies sell very quality probiotics that have the potency to do the job she is going to need. I would take one of the probiotics in the morning and one in the evening.

good luck to you

Answer 5

Determine if she really needs the antibiotic.

It is making her have diarrhea, it is killing off normal bowel flora. Try activa in the interrum to help replenish this flora. Good luck.

Answer 6

This is a revised and more elaborated reply; so pls disregard the initial low rating given to the previous reply. Most literature or supplement information that accompanies any medications; including antibiotics have this to say on this subject matter: about side effects and interactions:


Antibiotics generally are safe. But it is important to watch for side effects. Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and stomach pain. In rare cases antibiotics can cause a dangerous allergic reaction that requires emergency care. In women, antibiotics can lead to vaginal yeast infections.


If the antibiotic causes side effects that really bother your daughter, call your doctor to ask if there is another antibiotic that will work as well but not cause these effects. Or ask your doctor if your daughter need treatment to deal with the side effects. Some minor side effects are hard to avoid, but if they are more severe, discuss them with your doctor. You should watch your daughter for signs of dehydration.

The primary role of nutrition in acute diarrhea is to prevent depletion of fluid, sodium, potassium, and calories. Replenishment of all four has been achieved with “rehydration solutions” and with a variety of foods, from salted carrot soup to peeled scraped apple to rice gruel. However, diarrhea severe enough to necessitate the use of rehydration solutions requires direct medical supervision. Therefore, nutritional approaches to overcoming depletion of fluid, sodium, potassium, and calories should be discussed with a doctor. Diarrhea-induced low blood sugar, dehydration, or electrolyte imbalance can be serious or even life-threatening, particularly if prolonged in children


Medical treatments
Over the counter antidiarrheal drugs include loperamide (Imodium A-D®), bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol®), attapulgite (Kaopectate Advanced Formula®), and charcoal (CharcoCaps®).

Prescription medications used to stop diarrhea include diphenoxylate (Lomotil®, Lonox®, Motofen®), and occasionally codeine.


Rest, along with fluid replacement using Pedialyte®, Ceralyte®, or Infalyte®, is often recommended. Severe diarrhea, especially in children and the elderly, may require hospitalization for urgent fluid and electrolyte replacement in order to correct dehydration.

Nutritional supplements that may be helpful

Brewer’s yeast supplementation has been shown to alter immune function and the flora living in the intestine, and may relieve antibiotic -induced diarrhea.


Some doctors recommend a diet called the BRAT diet for acute bouts of diarrhea. BRAT stands for bananas, rice, apples and toast /tea. . These foods are mild, well-tolerated and good sources of fiber, potassium and other nutrients that may be helpful in diarrhea

The combination of bifidobacteria and Strep thermophilus (found in certain yogurts) dramatically reduces the incidence of acute diarrhea esp in children


Carob has tannins that have an astringent or binding effect on the mucous membranes of the intestinal tract. Some healthcare professionals find it particularly useful to give 15 grams of carob powder mixed with applesauce (for flavor) to young children and infants with diarrhea.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Sometimes cooked rice helps