
Are Ondansetron And Refora A Effective At Treating Food Poisoning?

ORS is the mainstay of treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It seems that your child has an episode of gastroenteritis or food poisoning. It could be due to contaminated food or improper hand hygiene.
In any case, you need to give your child some antiemetic like ondansetron as and when needed, especially before feeds (15 min-30 min prior to feeds).
The stomach problems and loose stools may persist for a couple of days before it resolves. Please be patient. You may give probiotics like Refora R.
Also give curd or yogurt since it contains plenty of beneficial bacteria and should help.
In any case, you need to give your child some antispasmodic like decolic as and when needed.
The mainstay of treatment is ORS (oral rehydration solution). Unless the lost salts and fluids are replenished the child would become dehydrated.
The urine output needs to be monitored. If the frequency comes down it indicates dehydration and calls for additional supplementation of fluids.
But if the child becomes lethargic you would need to take the child to a hospital without delay.
Give zinc supplements like Zinconia Syr 5 ml once daily for the next 10 days. You need not worry. It should gradually return back to normal.
Give Paracetamol or Ibuprofen only after food when needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician


A headache is a bit unlikely but could be precipitated by electrolyte imbalance
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
A headache is a bit unlikely but could be precipitated by an electrolyte imbalance. ORS should help.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician


Get a few blood tests done
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I would insist you to get a few blood tests done. Blood for complete blood counts, CRP, MP Dual antigen. Upload the reports thereafter and I will guide you accordingly.
I am looking to rule out malaria or bacterial infection as a possible cause. If not, I would not be concerned about the headache. I would assume it to be an association of gastroenteritis.
Fluid-electrolyte imbalance can occur even when diarrhea and vomiting are mild.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician

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