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Hi Sir, My Son Is 6 Years And 3 Months
Question: Hi sir,
My son is 6 years and 3 months old..weight 24 kg
He is having loose motions..jelly type..when I asked a doctor he said give him o2 syrup
(Ofloxacin 100 mg and metronidazole 200 mg)
The dose prescribed was 5 ml 3 times a day for 5 days..can you tellme if the dose is proper because he was in a hurry while prescribing the dose..
Also what else can be given for loose motion?
Like z and d plus syrup 20 mg/ml?? Dosage??
Please answer both my questions in detail
My son is 6 years and 3 months old..weight 24 kg
He is having loose motions..jelly type..when I asked a doctor he said give him o2 syrup
(Ofloxacin 100 mg and metronidazole 200 mg)
The dose prescribed was 5 ml 3 times a day for 5 days..can you tellme if the dose is proper because he was in a hurry while prescribing the dose..
Also what else can be given for loose motion?
Like z and d plus syrup 20 mg/ml?? Dosage??
Please answer both my questions in detail
Brief Answer:
Can give the same dose
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to Ask A Doctor service
I have gone through your query and understand your concern
I guess he do not have any fever.
You can continue the same dosage, but 9ml given twice times daily will be more appropriate with this drug, for his weight.
In addition, Zinc as mentioned by you and a probiotic will make recovery faster. You can give Z&D plus drops(20mg/ml) 1ml once daily for 14 days, and ECONORM XXXXXXX twice daily for 5 days.
Also, give frequent sips of ORS solution or salted rice water after each stools to avoid dehydration(around 250ml/1 glass after each stools). Avoid giving fruits and fruit juices now, as these might exacerbate diarrhea.
No need to worry. He will be alright shortly.
I hope this answer will help
Let me know if I can assist you further
Dr Muhammed Aslam, Paediatrician
Can give the same dose
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to Ask A Doctor service
I have gone through your query and understand your concern
I guess he do not have any fever.
You can continue the same dosage, but 9ml given twice times daily will be more appropriate with this drug, for his weight.
In addition, Zinc as mentioned by you and a probiotic will make recovery faster. You can give Z&D plus drops(20mg/ml) 1ml once daily for 14 days, and ECONORM XXXXXXX twice daily for 5 days.
Also, give frequent sips of ORS solution or salted rice water after each stools to avoid dehydration(around 250ml/1 glass after each stools). Avoid giving fruits and fruit juices now, as these might exacerbate diarrhea.
No need to worry. He will be alright shortly.
I hope this answer will help
Let me know if I can assist you further
Dr Muhammed Aslam, Paediatrician
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Dr. Raju A.T
Hello sir,
Thank u for your answer.
My question is that we have already started him
6 ml 3 times a day..can we change to 9ml twice a day? Will it cause any problems ?
The potty is more jelly type with mucus and floats on top of the water..are we on correct medications or do we need to add something
No fever ..no belly pain..
Also we have entero plus XXXXXXX .can u tellme the dosage for this one ?
Can u please answer this query ?
Thank u for your answer.
My question is that we have already started him
6 ml 3 times a day..can we change to 9ml twice a day? Will it cause any problems ?
The potty is more jelly type with mucus and floats on top of the water..are we on correct medications or do we need to add something
No fever ..no belly pain..
Also we have entero plus XXXXXXX .can u tellme the dosage for this one ?
Can u please answer this query ?
Brief Answer:
You can change to 9ml twice daily
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
No worries, you can change to 9ml twice daily even if you have already started.
No need to worry about stool consistency. This is because of mucus present in stool because of enteritis/bowel inflammation. It will clear with resolution of infection
The present combination of medicines is correct, no need to add anything more
Entero plus XXXXXXX can be given instead of ECONORM, although its a bit costly. Give one XXXXXXX daily for 5 days. This has to be given 2-3 hours before or after giving antibiotic(O2 syrup)
I hope this answer will help
If you need further clarification, I will be happy to help
Regards, Dr Aslam
You can change to 9ml twice daily
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
No worries, you can change to 9ml twice daily even if you have already started.
No need to worry about stool consistency. This is because of mucus present in stool because of enteritis/bowel inflammation. It will clear with resolution of infection
The present combination of medicines is correct, no need to add anything more
Entero plus XXXXXXX can be given instead of ECONORM, although its a bit costly. Give one XXXXXXX daily for 5 days. This has to be given 2-3 hours before or after giving antibiotic(O2 syrup)
I hope this answer will help
If you need further clarification, I will be happy to help
Regards, Dr Aslam
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