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Suggest Medicine For Loose Motion And Smelly Stool
Question: Hi Doctor,
My nephew is having loose motions. Stool is smelly as well.
Please suggest medicines.
My nephew is having loose motions. Stool is smelly as well.
Please suggest medicines.
Brief Answer:
Try probiotics, zinc and ors
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Usually loose motions at this age is due to viral infection which doesn't Wed antibiotics unless there is blood in stools or the child is sick.
I usually prescribe probiotics like bifilac one XXXXXXX twice daily for a few days along with zinc 10mg drops once per day for such babies in my clinic.
I also advice to give oral rehydration solution like electral in sips frequently. This should be given instead of water to satisfy thirst and liquid needs. Approximately 100ml of oral rehydration solution is necessary for each loose stools for a one year old kid. Even if you cannot give it entirely try giving frequently every few minutes as much he can take.
Make sure he passes urine at least six to eight times a day.
If he becomes dull, or develops any other symptoms like fever or low urine output, please get him examined by his Pediatrician.
Regards
Dr Arun
Try probiotics, zinc and ors
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Usually loose motions at this age is due to viral infection which doesn't Wed antibiotics unless there is blood in stools or the child is sick.
I usually prescribe probiotics like bifilac one XXXXXXX twice daily for a few days along with zinc 10mg drops once per day for such babies in my clinic.
I also advice to give oral rehydration solution like electral in sips frequently. This should be given instead of water to satisfy thirst and liquid needs. Approximately 100ml of oral rehydration solution is necessary for each loose stools for a one year old kid. Even if you cannot give it entirely try giving frequently every few minutes as much he can take.
Make sure he passes urine at least six to eight times a day.
If he becomes dull, or develops any other symptoms like fever or low urine output, please get him examined by his Pediatrician.
Regards
Dr Arun
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