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Can Econorm And Enterogermina Be Given For Diarrhea In An Infant?

Posted on Mon, 25 Jan 2016

Question: Hi
Can econorm and enterogermenia can given at the same time to 6 month old boy suffering from loose motion (he's having loose motion every 20 min)

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No use of giving both together as both are prebiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
welcome to HCM.

Econorm and enterogemina ampule are both prebiotics.
They are both same things, only brand names are different.
You can give enterogermina ampule once a day for 3 days.
No need to give econorm with that.

I hope this helps.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Patel (9 minutes later)

Hi
I've given both in an interval of 1 hr is there any side effects? What precaution should I take
What food should be given
I'm giving only electral liquid since morning ( no mother's feed)
What else shall I give can I give him rice/ moongdal pase

Hi
Please reply to above query urgently

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No side effects

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

There will be no side effects even if you have given both at an interval of 1 hour.
You should breastfeed the child more frequently, there is no need to stop breastfeeding.
You can give all the things thatyou were giving earlier but the most important thing is that you should give more liquid diet to prevent dehydration like frequent breastfeeding, ORS regularly, cocnut water can be given.

Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee