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Small Child, Severe Loose Motions. Taking ORS, Bacillius Suspension. Will Metrogyl Suspension Help?
My 1 year 6 months old baby boy weighing around 10.3 KG had almost loose motion for 8-10 times today. We are giving ORS (Walyte,2 sachets each with 200ml water given) and Bacillius Suspension (Enterogermina, 1 dose of 5ml) as suggested by doctor. But the frequency of loose motion has increased for past 2-3 hrs . Is it advisable to give him Metrogyl suspension (its available with me). Please suggest and what should be the quantity.
Fri, 2 Nov 2012
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The most common cause of loose stools in a kid less than 2 years is virus. So metrogyl is not needed.
Metrogyl is given only for amoebic dysentry.
Continue to give ORS, Enterogermina as recommended.
Be sure that he takes adequate fluids like ORS, water, vegetable soups etc.
Give him lot of curd as it contains probiotics naturally.
You may give him rice based food. Avoid fruit juices and formula milk as they may increase the frequency of loose stools. You can continue to breast feed if he is on breast milk.
At any time if you feel he is tired, drowsy, urine output is less or has dry skin and mouth, refusing feeds please take him to your doctor immediately.
Hope you find my answer helpful.
The most common cause of loose stools in a kid less than 2 years is virus. So metrogyl is not needed.
Metrogyl is given only for amoebic dysentry.
Continue to give ORS, Enterogermina as recommended.
Be sure that he takes adequate fluids like ORS, water, vegetable soups etc.
Give him lot of curd as it contains probiotics naturally.
You may give him rice based food. Avoid fruit juices and formula milk as they may increase the frequency of loose stools. You can continue to breast feed if he is on breast milk.
At any time if you feel he is tired, drowsy, urine output is less or has dry skin and mouth, refusing feeds please take him to your doctor immediately.
Hope you find my answer helpful.
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