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When a little one is sick, obviously both parents and doctors want to make him or her healthy as quickly as possible. In some cases, this means taking antibiotics.
Antibiotics are essential medicines that fight bacterial infections and save lives. But treatment with an anti- biotic is not a game, it is a very serious medication that should be taken only when necessary and completed under close surveillance.
If a baby has a bacterial infection and requires antibiotics, it is essential that parents follow the instructions carefully, including the length of medication. Parents should read the package leaflet included with each medicine and make themselves familiar with frequently or rarely occurring side effects before beginning the treatment. If a baby displays side effects, parents should seek medical advice immediately.
Just as the word probiotic can be translated to "for life", antibiotics means "against life", as they either kill or inhibit the growth of pathogens that cause bcaterial infections.The problem is that an antibiotic cannot differentiate between good and bad bacteria and thus destroys the good ones, too. | As a result, babies and toddlers (could happen to everybody) taking antibiotics could experience bloating, nausea, vomitting, and diarrhoea. For a perfect partnership, a probiotic supplement (containing Limosilactobacillus reuteri Protectis, for example) can be taken during antibiotic treatment to enhance the gut flora with good bacteria. |
If a child is suffering from diarrhoea or vomiting, they should only take medication if prescribed by a doctor. However, parents can take steps to restore the balance in the little one’s intestinal flora by supplementing with BioGaia drops or tablets.
When we come down with a cold, we often have a sore throat. It is mostly a bacterial or viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. This is by far the most common illness in preschool children.
Sometimes when a child is sick, anti- biotics are the only option. But they are not a catch-all solution and could affect digestive health, if not taken consciously.