Can Metrogyl Be Given For Diarrhoea In A Child?

Posted on Mon, 19 May 2014

Question: Hello Doctor,

I'm writing to you from India.
My 3.5 year old son is suffering from diarrhoea since last morning... have been giving him ORS and a little milk... hes active otherwise, except that hes getting weaker due to no intake of food... hes epileptic and is on Leveracetam 2.5-2.5 per day. He was diagonized with bilateral hippocampal atrophy when he was 2 yrs old. He suffered his first seizure at 14 months.

Can i give him nor metrogyl. If yes, what would be the ideal dosage and for how many days should it continue (given the fact that its an antbiotic)?

Many thanks in advance for your advice, doctor...

Answered by Dr. Arun (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing to health care magic.

Diarrhoea is usually viral. Unless there is blood in stools, there is no need for antibiotics like metrogyl.

You can continue ORS and probiotics like bifilac twice daily. Make sure the child passes urine atleast 6 times a day.

Diarrhoea will settle usually in 3 to 5 days.

Wishing your child speedy recovery

Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Arun (38 minutes later)

Thank you very much doctor! Just checked the temperature. It's 100 now. Shall I give him calpol or meftal? pls advise on the dosage and frequency doctor? Any dietary recommendations?

Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
calpol

Detailed Answer:
Calpol I usually prescribe 150 mg every 4 hours if there is fever.
You can give soft rice based diet with curd.
Avoid milk for few days.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj