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Can Zinc Supplements Cause Green Stool In Infants?

Posted on Tue, 5 Jan 2016

Question: Can zinc supplement cause greenish stool in infants?

Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be the cause

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing this.
Usually zinc is very safe.
It doesn't cause greenish stools.
At the most can cause some cramps, vomiting that too in overdose.
At usual recommended doses it is very safe.
It is better to consult with your pediatrician to rule out other causes like viral infection or food poisoning which can cause green stools.
No need to stop zinc.
Infact it will improve the stools.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Arun (15 minutes later)

She had just recovered fm diarhea after taking antibiotics Cericef for 5 days and next she started to have greenish stool. Only thing she is taking now is Zinc supplement

Answered by Dr. Arun (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need to worry

Detailed Answer:
If she has already been treated and recovered no need to worry about green stools.
It will normalise in a few days.
Continue zinc.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar