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Should Zanocin Syrup Be Started For The Diminishing Loose Motions?

My 13 month old daughter had a episode of loose motions yesterday. The stools were watery and greenish in color. I got her consulted with the pedatrician yesterday who has advised Zanocin Syrup 5 ml twice a day. Before begining the course, I have noticed that her loose motions has stopped and today the stools were seen hard. Should we go ahead with the syrup course? And secondly what zanocin aids in?
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
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Your child is probably suffering from a gastro intestinal infection. Zanocin is an antibiotic which fights a bacterial infection. Since you have started it, you must complete the course of 5 days in order to prevent development of antibiotic resistance. You need not worry about the stool turning hard. Just give a high fibre diet to your child and things should soon be fine.
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Should Zanocin Syrup Be Started For The Diminishing Loose Motions?

Your child is probably suffering from a gastro intestinal infection. Zanocin is an antibiotic which fights a bacterial infection. Since you have started it, you must complete the course of 5 days in order to prevent development of antibiotic resistance. You need not worry about the stool turning hard. Just give a high fibre diet to your child and things should soon be fine.