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Is Walamycin Ok For 15 Day Old Baby?
my baby is 15 days old. since afternoon he has passed stool almost 6 time, stolls are loose but not very. i thing he is also having gastro problem as many of the infants have. my doctor has suggested me WALAMYCIN to give to the baby. is that ok for my baby
Wed, 12 Feb 2020
Hi,
Yes, it is okay for your baby. Walamycin (polymyxin) is an antibiotic commonly prescribed for infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It can be given safely to treat infective diarrhea in neonates. Continue giving him breast feeding and ORS like electral powder may be given to correct mild dehydration. If he develops moderate to severe dehydration seek advice from local child specialist.
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Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
Yes, it is okay for your baby. Walamycin (polymyxin) is an antibiotic commonly prescribed for infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It can be given safely to treat infective diarrhea in neonates. Continue giving him breast feeding and ORS like electral powder may be given to correct mild dehydration. If he develops moderate to severe dehydration seek advice from local child specialist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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