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How Many Times Should I Give Metrogyl To My Child For Loose Stools?
my son 7years old had loose stools 2 times.but having good appetitie .No bad smell in motion. passed stools in 2pm.gave sporlac. then had dinner curd rice with sambar. again passed stools tomorrow going kodaikanal. so gave metrogyl 2oo.How many times should i give metrogyl.
weight 20kg
weight 20kg
Fri, 30 May 2014
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Only two loose motions doesn't require antibiotic ( metrogyl ) .ofloxacin is better than metrogyl.Metrogyl if want to give then it should be given three times a day for minimum of 5 days. In addition give prebiotic and zinc preparation. Give rice based food and banana
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Welcome to the healthcaremagic
Only two loose motions doesn't require antibiotic ( metrogyl ) .ofloxacin is better than metrogyl.Metrogyl if want to give then it should be given three times a day for minimum of 5 days. In addition give prebiotic and zinc preparation. Give rice based food and banana
Happy to help you
Best regards
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