Pong-tai is a 12 month old who is being treated with amoxicillin for acute otitis media.His parents call the clinic and say he has developed diarrhea.The appropriate action would be to:

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Diarrhea is a known side effect of amoxicillin and can be managed by increasing intake of probiotics, such as yogurt, to help restore the natural gut flora. A change in antibiotic may not be necessary, and stool cultures are not usually ordered for presumed side effects of antibiotics. Increasing fluids and fiber in the diet may also be helpful, but the best initial action would be to advise the parents about the normality of the diarrhea and recommend a probiotic supplement.

Pong-Tai Is a 12 Month Old Who Is Being Treated