Question
Should a baby take erythromycin estolate dry suspension before or after meals? My baby is nine and a half months old. She has been experiencing diarrhea for the fourth day, with normal white blood cells of 8-12 and hemoglobin (++). The hospital has prescribed erythromycin estolate dry suspension. I would like to know: should the suspension be taken before or after meals, and how long should it be before or after eating?
Answer
Based on the description of the child’s condition, the main issue is the recurrence of nausea, vomiting, and the presence of white blood cells and red blood cells in the stool. The current concern is for further consultation on resolving these measures. 1. Considering the characteristics of the patient’s condition and the recurrence of such symptoms, it is possible that an acute enteritis caused by infectious factors may be present. 2. For this situation, appropriate antibiotic symptomatic treatment should be administered under a doctor’s guidance to timely clear infectious factors. 3. Medications such as montmorillonite powder and pediatric anti-diarrheal granules can also be combined for treatment. It is important to drink plenty of water regularly, and if the condition worsens, it should be treated promptly with intravenous therapy at a local hospital.