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Suggest Substitute Of 'flagyl' For Treating Intestinal Inflammation In A Child
My son was diagnosed with visceral hyperalgesia today and was also told that he has an undetermined bacteria that's causing inflammation in his small intestine. He is only 5 years old, 3'8", and 37lbs. They started him on Flagyl 6.5mls TID x10 days and he is vomiting it back up as soon as he takes it. Is there anything similar to Flagyl or what else should I ask for. The liquid Flagyl smells and tastes AWFUL!
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
In place of Flagyl you may use Tinidazole or Secnidazole.
Consult your doctor and and give the drugs under his supervision.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
In place of Flagyl you may use Tinidazole or Secnidazole.
Consult your doctor and and give the drugs under his supervision.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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