Antibiotic Effects on Children
Antibiotics aren’t able to discern between good bacteria and bad bacteria, thus they almost always have a negative effect on the gut and microbiota. A developing body is highly susceptible to these effects.
Antibiotics & Bacterial Flora
Children are more sensitive to antibiotic treatments compared to adults as their microbiota colonies are still developing, leaving them more vulnerable.
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Alteration of Microbial Populations
A lack of beneficial microbes means the body is more susceptible to illness, including digestive conditions.
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Children Struggle to Rebalance Bacteria
Particularly when those bacteria were reduced by antibiotics. It takes a young body a substantial amount of time to replenish the lost colonies, leaving a large window of vulnerability for gut disorder to set in.
Viral Prescription Medications
Antibiotics can only work against bacterial infections. Often they are used for viral infections, rendering them ineffective. This can be unnecessarily harmful to the intestines.
Symptoms of Antibiotic Related Gut Disorders in Children
Children are more sensitive to antibiotic treatments compared to adults. Common occurrences include:
Allergic Reaction
Rashes and nausea are common when a child is introduced to an unfamiliar medication.
Diarrhea in Children
Diarrhea is a common issue among children and can stem from numerous causes, including infections, food poisoning, and antibiotic use. While most cases of diarrhea are mild and resolve on their own, persistent or severe diarrhea can indicate a more serious underlying condition, such as a gastrointestinal infection or a food allergy. In some cases, using Erceflora® for kids can help restore gut balance and support recovery. If your child experiences chronic or persistent diarrhea, it is vital to seek medical attention to rule out any serious health concerns and to ensure proper treatment.
Abdominal Pain
When antibiotics destroy the good bacteria of a child’s intestine, cramping and bloating tend to follow close behind.
Antibiotic Effects in Children: Tips & Remedies
When antibiotics have gotten the better of your child’s internal systems, you need to do what you can to help.
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Provide a substantial diet
When the immune system is in a weakened state, a child needs healthy foods that supply energy and nutrients.
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Increase fluid intake
If the antibiotics are causing the gut to leak, it’s important that you offer sufficient fluids to prevent a very likely case of dehydration.
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Keep to a strict schedule and dosage
Keeping to an antibiotic schedule can help a young body with better absorption, and provide much needed time for regeneration.
How to Prevent Antibiotics from Affecting Your Child
As a parent, it’s your responsibility to try to protect the body of a child going through antibiotic treatment.
You can provide a probiotic alongside antibiotics
A child and infant-friendly probiotic should be administered before, during and after antibiotic treatment.
Introduce prebiotic-rich foods
Foods containing prebiotics, such as asparagus, bananas, onions and soybeans, can strengthen the effects of probiotics during antibiotic treatment.
Stay hydrated.
Encourage your child to drink plenty of fluids, like water or diluted orange juice, during antibiotic treatment. This helps to flush out toxins and prevent constipation, a common side effect of some antibiotics.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s important to be aware of what exactly an antibiotic is doing to your child’s internal systems. You’ve probably got a few questions for us; check out our FAQ.
Can antibiotics cause diarrhea in children?
About 1 in every 5 children will develop mild diarrhea as a side effect to antibiotic treatment.
How can I prevent the antibiotic’s effects on children?
Antibiotics are often a necessity when it comes to children’s health. One way to prevent the negative affects associated to these treatments would be to introduce a probiotic into the schedule of the child, such as Erceflora® Kiddie.
How do I stop antibiotic induced diarrhea in a child?
Antibiotic-associated diarrhea in children can be stopped and treated by replenishing the intestinal flora that the medications wiped out. Bacillus Clausii is a spore-forming bacteria with this ability.
Does Erceflora® need a prescription?
In the Philippines, Erceflora® is available over-the-counter. You can buy it at most pharmacies without a prescription.
Our Products
Erceflora® aims to prevent or help recover from a number of conditions associated to poor intestinal wellbeing as a result of imbalance microbiota for both kids and adults.
Gut disorders triggered by one or more of these scenarios can be prevented by taking Erceflora® Gut Defense daily. Symptoms can also be alleviated by taking Erceflora® Gut Restore as soon as they manifest.
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