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How To Treat Loose Stools In 5 Month Old Child?

My 5 month old baby has been suffering from loose stools since 2 weeks. He is not dehydrated as he is passing urine regularly. I am giving Nutralin B since a week but there has been no improvement in loose stools (around 5-6 times a day). Also, the urine becomes yellow soon after I give him Nutralin B, is this normal? He is exclusively breastfed. What might be the cause and how can I help him?
Thu, 7 May 2015
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Hi having stools 5-6 times/day in a child on breast feeds is not a worry as long as your baby is well,active and no signs of dehydration.Just replenish him with ORS fluids 25ml/each stool if stool quantity is large.YOU CAN ALSO ADD ZINC SYRUP 2.5 ML PER DAY FOR 14 DAYS if stools did not subside in 2-3 days.Hope it answers your query and ready to help you further.
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How To Treat Loose Stools In 5 Month Old Child?

Hi having stools 5-6 times/day in a child on breast feeds is not a worry as long as your baby is well,active and no signs of dehydration.Just replenish him with ORS fluids 25ml/each stool if stool quantity is large.YOU CAN ALSO ADD ZINC SYRUP 2.5 ML PER DAY FOR 14 DAYS if stools did not subside in 2-3 days.Hope it answers your query and ready to help you further.