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Can Consuming Savlon Cause Loose Stool In Children Or Is It A Stomach Bug?

hello im not sure but i feel my child may have eaten savlon, thinking it were tooth paste, he is having loose poo n been sick though night. i belive it may have happened over the weekend... or as the are lots of bugs going around i feel it maybe just that could you please give me some advice thankyou.
Sat, 31 May 2014
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Hi and welcome to HCM
It can be side effect of savlon but it should last very short in this case. If his symptoms persist for few days then this is probably gastoenteritis and it should be treated with dietary changes and lot of fluids intake. WIsh you good health. Regards
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Can Consuming Savlon Cause Loose Stool In Children Or Is It A Stomach Bug?

Hi and welcome to HCM It can be side effect of savlon but it should last very short in this case. If his symptoms persist for few days then this is probably gastoenteritis and it should be treated with dietary changes and lot of fluids intake. WIsh you good health. Regards