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Can Zifi Syrup Be Given For Vomiting And Diarrhea?
Brief Answer:
Can be given.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. It seems that your child has an episode of gastroenteritis or food poisoning. It could be due to contaminated food or improper hand hygiene.
Give zinc supplements like Zifi Syr 5 ml once daily for the next 10 days. You need not worry. It should gradually return back to normal. Also give curd or yogurt since it contains plenty of beneficial bacteria and should help.
In any case, you need to give your child some antiemetic like ondansetron as and when needed, especially before feeds (15 min-30 min prior to feeds). The mainstay of treatment is ORS (oral rehydration solution). Unless the lost salts and fluids are replenished the child would become dehydrated. The urine output needs to be monitored. If the frequency comes down it indicates dehydration and calls for additional supplementation of fluids. But if the child becomes lethargic you would need to take the child to a hospital without delay.
The vomiting and loose stools may persist for a couple of days before it resolves. Please be patient. Feel free to write back.
Regards
Can be given.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. It seems that your child has an episode of gastroenteritis or food poisoning. It could be due to contaminated food or improper hand hygiene.
Give zinc supplements like Zifi Syr 5 ml once daily for the next 10 days. You need not worry. It should gradually return back to normal. Also give curd or yogurt since it contains plenty of beneficial bacteria and should help.
In any case, you need to give your child some antiemetic like ondansetron as and when needed, especially before feeds (15 min-30 min prior to feeds). The mainstay of treatment is ORS (oral rehydration solution). Unless the lost salts and fluids are replenished the child would become dehydrated. The urine output needs to be monitored. If the frequency comes down it indicates dehydration and calls for additional supplementation of fluids. But if the child becomes lethargic you would need to take the child to a hospital without delay.
The vomiting and loose stools may persist for a couple of days before it resolves. Please be patient. Feel free to write back.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you doctor. Can we give her lactose free milk and fruit juice like watermelon juice or apple juice?
Brief Answer:
Can be given.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, you can give lactose free milk, watermelon juice or apple juice.
Regards
Can be given.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, you can give lactose free milk, watermelon juice or apple juice.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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