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Is Diof DS An Appropriate Solution To Treat Stomach Infection Causing Semi-loose Stools In A Child?
My kid is 1.5 years and he has been crying a lot, probably due to stomach infection. He has passed motions - semi loose yesterday and could not sleep in the morning. Should Diof DS be given to him? I was worried more of the side effect of the medicine.
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Excessive crying of child is possibly due to non specific intestinal colic.
Diof DS is a combination antibiotic syrup.
Use of antibiotic is not recommended for management of uncomplicated loose stools, they are self limiting.
Give Oral rehydration solution and probiotics.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak K K
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Excessive crying of child is possibly due to non specific intestinal colic.
Diof DS is a combination antibiotic syrup.
Use of antibiotic is not recommended for management of uncomplicated loose stools, they are self limiting.
Give Oral rehydration solution and probiotics.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak K K
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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