Suggest Remedies For Diarrhea In A Child

Posted on Mon, 15 Aug 2016

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Question : My son is having diarrhoea since 3 to 4 days but in between one day he was ok I am giving him sy.metrogyl 3ml yrs, sy.Neutrolin B 5 mlBD and enderogermina respule OF, Now what to give

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Giving medicines will not reduce the duration of diarrhoea.

Detailed Answer:
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Let me mention that most often diarrhoea in children is due to viral cause where antibiotics are ineffective. But since you have started metrogyl and Ofloxacin, you should complete the course of metrogyl thrice daily for 5 days and OF twice a day for 5 days. Continue to give Neutrolin B and Enterogermina for few more days. The mainstay of treatment is ORS (oral rehydration solution) to make up for the lost water and fluids. Irrespective of treatment, the passage of stool will continue for 3-4 more days and you need to be patient.

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