Can Metronidazole and Ofloxacin combination cause bleeding stool in a 3-year-old boy?

Question

Hi doctor,

My son is 3 year 10 months old baby boy. We visited the pediatrician for his fever, loose motions, and cold. The doctor gave Rifaximin and Gutpro. But the diarrhea is not controlled. So we visited another doctor he gave Metronidazole and Ofloxacin combination. After that, bleeding is observed.

Please suggest to me what to do.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your worries and concerns.

As per the limited information provided and you have mentioned that there is blood in the stool, it is dysentery, and it may be due to bacterial infection or other types of germs.

Most important is to keep him well hydrated, so give ORS (oral rehydration solution). Continue well blended diet and get done with the stool test as mentioned below,

1. Stool analysis routine specifically for ova and cysts.

2. Stool for rotavirus.

3. Stool culture sensitivity.

At present, continue only with Metronidazole and Gutpro.

1. Syrup Metronidazole (200 mg or 5 ml) give 3 ml eight hourly for five days.

2. Pedialyte ready-to-drink solution (ORS) 100 to 125 ml after each loose motion.

Connect with me as soon as you get the stool report.

Take care.