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Can Metronidazole Be Given To A Toddler Suffering From Diarrhea?

my two and half old baby has frequent watery stool for the past 3 day. baby zinc tablet was given. can I give him metronidazole suspension? Thanks
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Hi,
wish for your child rapid recovery.
Metronidazole is for amoebic dysentry (less mucus, less blood containing stool)

For watery diarrhoea , observe , wait.
maintain proper hydration.
Give oral rehydration saline properly,
maintain adequate diet.

dont worry,thanks,
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Can Metronidazole Be Given To A Toddler Suffering From Diarrhea?

Hi, wish for your child rapid recovery. Metronidazole is for amoebic dysentry (less mucus, less blood containing stool) For watery diarrhoea , observe , wait. maintain proper hydration. Give oral rehydration saline properly, maintain adequate diet. dont worry,thanks,