How long does diarrhea usually last after finishing antibiotics?

My son is 5 months old and recently has taken antibiotics for an ear infection. As soon as he started them he began to have green runny stools. Dr said that it was normal while taking meds but he finished them over a week ago and still has diarrhea. Is this normal?

Best Answer: Took my 10 month old over a week. The antibiotics usually stay in their systems for 10 days after finished. So, don't be suprised if it sticks around over a week after being finished.

3 Comments

  • ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ
    December 12, 2007 | Permalink |

    No….I would take him back to the doctor cause it should have stopped like the day after he stopped taking the infection meds.

  • Pippi
    December 12, 2007 | Permalink |

    not sure
    put him on the brat diet

    bananas
    rice
    applesauce
    toast

  • amy j
    December 12, 2007 | Permalink |

    Took my 10 month old over a week. The antibiotics usually stay in their systems for 10 days after finished. So, don’t be suprised if it sticks around over a week after being finished.

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