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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea In An Infant
Question: i have a son of 4 months old but last two days he has loose motion can you advise any medicine
Brief Answer:
try ors and zinc
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Loosestools are usually as a result of viral infection at this age .
Usually only Oral rehydration solution like Rebalanz is recommended to be given in sips every 15min. Continue breast feeding.
Zinc drops at 10 mg per day can be given for 10 days tohelp in recovery.
Ensure your baby passes atleast 6times urine in a day.
If baby becomes dull, with low urine output , seek immediate medical attention.
Regards
Dr Arun
try ors and zinc
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Loosestools are usually as a result of viral infection at this age .
Usually only Oral rehydration solution like Rebalanz is recommended to be given in sips every 15min. Continue breast feeding.
Zinc drops at 10 mg per day can be given for 10 days tohelp in recovery.
Ensure your baby passes atleast 6times urine in a day.
If baby becomes dull, with low urine output , seek immediate medical attention.
Regards
Dr Arun
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