Can a probiotic prevent antibiotic side effects in children?
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests if a probiotic called Bifidobacterium Breve can help prevent stomach problems (like diarrhea or upset stomach) caused by common antibiotics (amoxicillin or amoxicillin with clavulanic acid) in children aged 3 to 12. If it works, this could make antibiotic treatment easier to tolerate.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 3 and 12 years old.
- Your child needs to take an antibiotic called amoxicillin or amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (often used for ear, sinus, or chest infections).
- You are willing to complete daily diaries about your child's symptoms.
- Your child has not taken any other antibiotics in the last 3 months.
- Your child does not have a long-term stomach or gut condition (like irritable bowel disease or celiac disease).
- Your child is not allergic to probiotics or the study products.
- Your child does not have a weakened immune system.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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