A probiotic to prevent antibiotic-related diarrhea in children
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving a probiotic (a type of healthy yeast) called Saccharomyces boulardii can prevent diarrhea that often happens when children take the antibiotic co-amoxiclav. If your child is taking this antibiotic for a respiratory infection, this probiotic might help keep their stomach and digestion normal.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 6 months and 5 years old.
- Your child must have an upper respiratory tract infection (like a cold, sore throat, or ear infection).
- Your child must be prescribed the antibiotic co-amoxiclav (also known as Augmentin).
- Your child must not have diarrhea at the start of the study.
- Your child must not have taken any probiotics (like yogurt with live cultures) during this illness.
- Your child must not have any other serious medical conditions, such as immune deficiency or severe malnutrition.
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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