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Is OFM Suspention, Redotil, Lopamide Prescribed For Loose Motion Safe For 4 Month Child?
hi my name is megha My Baby is Suffring from Loose Motion ... Earlier Doctor Gave some Medicine .. and yesterday he changed it to the ... OFM Suspention Redotil LOPAMIDE. are these Medicines safe for the 4 month Child ... and are there any side effects
Wed, 22 Jan 2014
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Loose motions are mostly viral in nature and settles in few days.
Most important is to maintain and monitor hydration.
Continue with breastfeefing.
Give probiotic like racecadotril as prescribed.
Give oral rehydration solution sip by sip after each loose stools.
Antibiotics are given for bacterial infections.
In case symptoms persistI suggest you to get him examined by pediatrician for further management.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Thanks for your query.
Loose motions are mostly viral in nature and settles in few days.
Most important is to maintain and monitor hydration.
Continue with breastfeefing.
Give probiotic like racecadotril as prescribed.
Give oral rehydration solution sip by sip after each loose stools.
Antibiotics are given for bacterial infections.
In case symptoms persistI suggest you to get him examined by pediatrician for further management.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
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