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What Should Be The Dosage Of Ofloxacin And Metronidazole For Baby?

Hi, My 1 year 1 month baby is having loose motion.Gave ofloxacin and metronidazole suspension 2.5ml at noon.After that she passed motion 3 times making a total of 7 times today.She is 8 kg .Can i give her the same medicine at night .What is the dosage.Please answer.
Tue, 25 Feb 2020
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Hi,

Oflaxacin is not advisable for young children. Because of its harmful effects in growing children's bones, Oflaxacin should not be used in young children.

However, Metronidazole can be given safely to your baby in the dose of 100 mg equivalent to 2.5 mL three times daily.

I also recommend oral rehydration solution like Relyte for the correction of dehydration and probiotics to reduce the frequency of loose motions.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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What Should Be The Dosage Of Ofloxacin And Metronidazole For Baby?

Hi, Oflaxacin is not advisable for young children. Because of its harmful effects in growing children s bones, Oflaxacin should not be used in young children. However, Metronidazole can be given safely to your baby in the dose of 100 mg equivalent to 2.5 mL three times daily. I also recommend oral rehydration solution like Relyte for the correction of dehydration and probiotics to reduce the frequency of loose motions. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician