Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea In A Child

Posted on Fri, 4 Dec 2015

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Fri, 4 Dec 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hi

My sister son is 6 yrs old. He is having loose motions since yesterday night. But he is still active. Not weak. Please advise good medicine to prevent loose motions.

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Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Give Racecadotril granules, Zinc supplement, ORS

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM

I understand your concerns but don't worry. The most likely reason for loose motions with no associated symptoms in this age is viral gastroenteritis. These episodes can be very well managed by the following measures:
- Oral rehydration therapy including ORS, Soups, buttermilk, lemonade etc to prevent dehydration.
- Racecadotril granules (30mg) thrice daily for 3-5 days. It will decrease water loss in poops.
- Zinc supplement such as Syp ZnD or Zinconia (5ml for 2 weeks) for early recovery and further immunity against similar episodes.
Avoid spicy and oily food.

Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care

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