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Posted On : 11 May 2018

erythromycin syrup..is it causing vomiting for children_? can be given in cases of mild diarrhea_?

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Wael

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no it's can be given

7 years ago

S

Shubhranshu Shekhar

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Erythromycin has an association in development of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, hence vomiting may be a presentation.
diarrhea requires fluid and electrolytes primarily. not sure about erythromycin

7 years ago

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Osama Mustafa Simsaa

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yes
can be given

7 years ago

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mohammed

1

side effects include GIT upsets including vomiting but if indicated it can be given if mild diarrhea

7 years ago

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Erythromycin can cause vomiting. It is recommended in children with diarrhea due to cholera. It is not used for other bacterial diarrhea as there are better antibiotics available.

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