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Should I Give Some Medicines For My Child To Stop Loose Motion?

Hi

my baby is 1 year 1 month old..doctor hs given meftagesic plus and OMnix 100 but has refrained from giving any thing to stop loose motions. The frequency of motion is 7-8 times a day. Kindly advise if we must give some medicine to stop loose motions

posted on Mon, 25 Nov 2013
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  's  Response
Hi
Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.
Loose stools are usually viral.
It takes few days for settling.
You can add probiotics like econorm once daily for 3 days along with 20mg zinc for 10 days. Continue ORS or electral for rehydration
Hope I answered your query
Regards
Arun
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Should I Give Some Medicines For My Child To Stop Loose Motion?

Hi Thanks for writing to healthcare magic. Loose stools are usually viral. It takes few days for settling. You can add probiotics like econorm once daily for 3 days along with 20mg zinc for 10 days. Continue ORS or electral for rehydration Hope I answered your query Regards Arun