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Question: Hi Sir , my daughter ager 3yrs 10 months , weight 13kgs is suffering from loose motion from last 3 -4 hours . I have nor-metrogyl syrup with me . Can I give the same to my daughter ? is it 5ml twice daily ? for how many days ?
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Brief Answer:
No need to give Normetrogyl. Give ORS.
Detailed Answer:
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I understand that your daughter has diarrhoea and you are concerned. But most often such diarrhoea is caused due to a virus called rotavirus which does not get cured with antibiotics. Even if it is a bacterial infection (in a small number of cases), the body has the capacity of controlling it and antibiotics do not really reduce the duration of illness. Irrespective of use of antibiotics, it generally lasts for 3-7 days. Hence I would not recommend use of Normetrogyl. Hence I am skipping to mention the dose. Antibiotics need to be given only if there is bloody diarrhoea.
The mainstay of treatment is ORS or oral rehydration solution which can be prepared by mixing a full XXXXXXX of Pedialyte or other brands on ORS in the designated amount of water and given sip by sip. It will help in preventing dehydration which is the main cause of concern. If the replenishment of salts and water is adequate, dehydration will not occur. If the frequency of passage of urine comes down or if the child becomes lethargic, you will have to take the child to a doctor without delay.
Also give plenty of curd. It contains beneficial bacteria and should help.
Hope that helps.
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Dr. Diptanshu Das
No need to give Normetrogyl. Give ORS.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I understand that your daughter has diarrhoea and you are concerned. But most often such diarrhoea is caused due to a virus called rotavirus which does not get cured with antibiotics. Even if it is a bacterial infection (in a small number of cases), the body has the capacity of controlling it and antibiotics do not really reduce the duration of illness. Irrespective of use of antibiotics, it generally lasts for 3-7 days. Hence I would not recommend use of Normetrogyl. Hence I am skipping to mention the dose. Antibiotics need to be given only if there is bloody diarrhoea.
The mainstay of treatment is ORS or oral rehydration solution which can be prepared by mixing a full XXXXXXX of Pedialyte or other brands on ORS in the designated amount of water and given sip by sip. It will help in preventing dehydration which is the main cause of concern. If the replenishment of salts and water is adequate, dehydration will not occur. If the frequency of passage of urine comes down or if the child becomes lethargic, you will have to take the child to a doctor without delay.
Also give plenty of curd. It contains beneficial bacteria and should help.
Hope that helps.
If you found my answer to be helpful, please close the thread with a positive review and a 5 star rating.
Regards
Dr. Diptanshu Das
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