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Is Deflazacort Advisable To Treat Diarrhea In A Child?
dear dr. Iam away from my child , my child age is abou t 1/1/2 years , one day my mother observe that my child has loose motion with smeel, and having tooth growing like , and he look some thing weak and my mom needs to be check by a doctor , dr advise my son deflazacort oral suspension 6 m g , i ask you is it coorect
Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Hello,
Deflazacort is a steroid used to lower the inflammation in the system. It is commonly used in adults and children over 5 years.
It is not recommended in kids under 5 years, so I wouldn't recommend it to your child.
I would suggest :
-daily probiotics such as Enterogermina
-an over the counter option for diarrhea such as Imodium, rehydrate solution such as Pedialyte.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Deflazacort is a steroid used to lower the inflammation in the system. It is commonly used in adults and children over 5 years.
It is not recommended in kids under 5 years, so I wouldn't recommend it to your child.
I would suggest :
-daily probiotics such as Enterogermina
-an over the counter option for diarrhea such as Imodium, rehydrate solution such as Pedialyte.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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