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What Causes Diarrhea In An Infant?

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Posted on Mon, 29 Dec 2014
Question: My baby is 13 months old and he is passing stool like water continuously before that he is suffering from fever and cough & cold.Advised Oflab-OZ ,Enterogermina oral suspension and Bifilac.Are these safe? Please give me complete advised.
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Answered by Dr. Arun (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes they are safe. add zinc

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Usually loose stools in this age is viral in nature.
You mentioned that your child previously had cold and this loose stools could be an extension of the same viral infection or a different one.
You can continue to give the medicines your.doctor has prescribed. They will definitely help in controlling loose.stools.
I also give zinc at 10 mg for 2 weeks.
This will help in controlling symptoms and faster recovery.
Don't worry it will settle in few days.
Ensure Ors is given every few minutes as sips to keep hydration adequate.

Wishing your child speedy recovery

Regards Dr Arun

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What Causes Diarrhea In An Infant?

Brief Answer: yes they are safe. add zinc Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to us. Usually loose stools in this age is viral in nature. You mentioned that your child previously had cold and this loose stools could be an extension of the same viral infection or a different one. You can continue to give the medicines your.doctor has prescribed. They will definitely help in controlling loose.stools. I also give zinc at 10 mg for 2 weeks. This will help in controlling symptoms and faster recovery. Don't worry it will settle in few days. Ensure Ors is given every few minutes as sips to keep hydration adequate. Wishing your child speedy recovery Regards Dr Arun