Is Normet Syrup Advisable For A 6-month-old Child?

Posted on Sat, 31 Mar 2018

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Question : I am having 6 month old baby. Is it safe to give normet syrup

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Safe but not needed.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

If given in proper dose normet syrup is safe to be given in a baby of 6 months. But I am keen to learn the reason for the same. Let me assure you that for a baby of this age it is normal to pass stool even 10 times a day and unless there is blood in stool treatment with antibiotics is not indicated. I would therefore not insist you give normal syrup. The infection is self-limiting and irrespective of treatment it should resolve in a week or less. The mainstay of treatment is ORS and breast milk to ensure proper hydration.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (50 minutes later)

The reason for loose motions may be due to introduction of cereloc food to the baby. Pl suggest for prevention of loose motions.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hand hygiene is of utmost importance.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Yes, change in food habits or dietary contents can lead to changes in stool consistency and frequency. The primary thing to do for prevention of loose motions is proper hand washing.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D