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I HAVE BEEN GIVING HIM ADCO-LOPERAMIDE.

HI I HAVE A 2 AND A HALF YEAR OLD SON WITH BAD DIARRIAH, I HAVE BEEN GIVING HIM ADCO-LOPERAMIDE SINCE YESTURDAY MORNING BUT NO CHANGE
Tue, 1 Nov 2011
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I HAVE A SON WITH BAD DIARRAH PLS HELP

General & Family Physician Dr. Prakash Kumar Gupta's  Response
hello and welcome to healthcare magic forum ,loperamide prevents absorption to large intestines,but does not treat the cause though its a supportive drug should be taken with antibiotics
& oral rehydration solution,we cannot suggest doses as it is unethical here,please take consultation with a paediatrician,take care
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I HAVE BEEN GIVING HIM ADCO-LOPERAMIDE.

I HAVE A SON WITH BAD DIARRAH PLS HELP