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My Son Is 4. Has Been Having Diarrhoea. 8 Times

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Question : My son is 4. has been having diarrhoea. 8 times till now.can I give him loperamide
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Gastroenteritis.

Detailed Answer:
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Fluid repletion along with electrolytes is very important in Diarrhea.
After every motion give child a glass of Electral/Oral rehydration solution.
Loperamide 2mg twice to thrice daily can be given till loose motions stop.
A combination of Ofloxacin and Ornidazole can be given along with it in 5 ml twice daily dose.
However as the child already had.motions 8 times its advised to keep a monitor on pulse/Blood pressure or to visit nearest Emergency room if things don't improve and motions continue.
Initially give child a lots of Oral rehydration solution.
Follow ups are welcome.
Regards!
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My Son Is 4. Has Been Having Diarrhoea. 8 Times

Brief Answer: Gastroenteritis. Detailed Answer: Hello and thank you for choosing "Ask a Doctor" service for your query, Have seen your details, Fluid repletion along with electrolytes is very important in Diarrhea. After every motion give child a glass of Electral/Oral rehydration solution. Loperamide 2mg twice to thrice daily can be given till loose motions stop. A combination of Ofloxacin and Ornidazole can be given along with it in 5 ml twice daily dose. However as the child already had.motions 8 times its advised to keep a monitor on pulse/Blood pressure or to visit nearest Emergency room if things don't improve and motions continue. Initially give child a lots of Oral rehydration solution. Follow ups are welcome. Regards!