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How should I treat my son who has suddenly started having foamy and frothy poop after restarting milk, following a stomach infection treated with Enterogermina and Taxim O Forte, even though he has never had trouble digesting milk before?

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How should I treat my son who has suddenly started having foamy and frothy poop after restarting milk, following a stomach infection treated with Enterogermina and Taxim O Forte, even though he has never had trouble digesting milk before?

Asked by Female, 24 · 2 days ago

Vikas Singh

M Pharmacy

2 days ago

It is very common for children to develop temporary lactose intolerance after a stomach infection. The infection and treatment with antibiotics like Taxim O Forte (cefixime) can temporarily damage the gut lining, reducing the enzymes needed to digest milk sugar and leading to frothy poop. Please don't worry, as this is temporary. It is best to pause dairy milk for 1 to 2 weeks to let his intestines recover, opting for lactose-free milk or light fluids instead. You can continue Enterogermina (Bacillus clausii) to help restore his healthy gut bacteria. Do consult his pediatrician to ensure he stays well-hydrated during this recovery phase.

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