Acute Diarrhea

Symptoms Acute diarrhea is defined as frequent bowel movements with a liquid or mushy stool consistency (≥ 3 voidings within 24 hours, stool weight > 200 g/day). It usually does not last longer than a week and often passes on its own. If it lasts longer than two weeks, it is referred to as a … Acute Diarrhea

Penicillin

Classification Penicillin is a very common antibiotic. It is one of the oldest antibiotics. Because of this, the experience with penicillin in clinical everyday life is very extensive. Today there are many different forms of administration and variations of the original drug. The most commonly used penicillin is penicillin V and penicillin G. It is … Penicillin

Interactions | Penicillin

Interactions Acid inhibitors lower the rate of absorption of penicillins and, when administered in parallel, have a reduced effect. Penicillins should also not be combined with other bacteriostatic drugs, as the principle of action is the same and cannot lead to an improvement in efficacy. Beta-lactam antibiotics can inactivate antibiotics of the substance group aminoglycosides … Interactions | Penicillin

Penicillin and alcohol | Penicillin

Penicillin and alcohol In general, there is no interaction between penicillin and alcohol. The effect of penicillin therefore remains the same, it is neither intensified nor weakened. Nevertheless, it is often not recommended to drink alcohol while taking antibiotics. This is usually based on the assumption that while taking antibiotics the immune system is still … Penicillin and alcohol | Penicillin

Cefuroxime | Penicillin

Cefuroxime Cefuroxime is an antibiotic from the group of cephalosporins. It is usually administered only after the effect against the antibiotic causing the infection has been proven. This is tested by a laboratory test.Cefuroxime is also administered prophylactically during surgery, as well as in case of perforation of the appendix or contaminated wounds during surgery. … Cefuroxime | Penicillin

Effect | Penicillin

Effect In their chemical structure, all penicillins have a so-called beta-lactam ring, a stop sign-shaped structure that inhibits the cell wall formation of the bacteria. Some bacteria have an enzyme called betalactamase as a defence mechanism. This enzyme is able to split the ring of the antibiotic and thus limit or render the drug ineffective. … Effect | Penicillin

Saccharomyces Boulardii

Products is commercially available in many countries in the form of capsules and as powder in sachets (Perenterol) and has been approved since 1990. Perenterol travel has been registered and approved for the treatment of traveler’s diarrhea since 2010. In Europe, the fungus has been used as a probiotic since the 1950s. Structure and properties … Saccharomyces Boulardii

Abdominal pain due to antibiotics

Introduction Antibiotics are used against bacterial infections and are designed to kill the pathogenic bacteria. Usually, they fulfil this task even if they are taken correctly and there is no resistance of the bacteria to the antibiotic. In our gastrointestinal tract, however, there are not only pathogenic bacteria, but also bacteria that support digestion and … Abdominal pain due to antibiotics

Home remedies | Abdominal pain due to antibiotics

Home remedies As a home remedy against abdominal pain, heat in the form of a hot water bottle on the stomach is particularly effective. Often this, combined with plenty of rest and easily digestible food, is very effective against the abdominal pain, which is often caused by taking antibiotics. If this is not sufficient, the … Home remedies | Abdominal pain due to antibiotics