What's the best drug to get rid of C. diff.?

  • Q: What's the best drug to get rid of C. diff.?
  • A: Clostridium difficile, also known as C. diff., is a bacteria that can cause diarrhea, but can also be life-threatening if the colon gets inflammed by it. It is very common to get while taking antibiotics, because they can not only kill the "bad bacteria," but also the body's normal, good bacteria that keeps C. diff. at lower levels. C. diff. can produce toxins that attack the lining of the intestine. Probiotics can be taken along with antibiotics to fight off the C. diff. A natural yeast called Saccharonmyces boulardii has been shown to help. Antibiotics that kill C. diff. are Flagyl (metronidazole), and in severe cases, Vancocin (vancomycin). For more information on medications, please visit http://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/. Patti Brown, PharmD
This question was answered on November 02, 2010.


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