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Can I Give Z&D Syrup To My 10 Month Old To Control Loose Stools ?

My 10 months old son had 8 times motion today. I ll take him to Doctor tomorrow morning. Can I give him Z&D syrup if motions continue in the night?
Mon, 9 Apr 2012
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Hi,

WQelcome to HCM,

Yo can give Z&D syrup,ORS and other electral powder to prevent dehydration.

Mean while avoid to give top feeding except mother milk.

If motion does not control then you may take him to ER as there is chance of dehydration and may require IV fluids.

Ok and bye.
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Can I Give Z&D Syrup To My 10 Month Old To Control Loose Stools ?

Hi, WQelcome to HCM, Yo can give Z&D syrup,ORS and other electral powder to prevent dehydration. Mean while avoid to give top feeding except mother milk. If motion does not control then you may take him to ER as there is chance of dehydration and may require IV fluids. Ok and bye.