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Can Sporlac Be Given For Green Diarrhoea In Infants?

Hi there, My 3 and a half month old baby having loose motion from past 20days. we have tried two doctors and still he having it. He stools 3 or 2 times a day but too loose or even watery some times. after giving antibiotics suggested by doctor stools come greenish and a bit strong but still not enough. can i give him SPORLAC powder? if yes then what should be the doses? Thanks in advance
Wed, 3 Jan 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. What your kid is having is not diarrhea and it is only a gastro-colic reflux. It is quite common in babies of this age group to pass small amount of diarrhea or loose stools soon after feeds. This need not be treated as diarrhea and especially antibiotics are not indicated.

THIS IS NOT INFECTIVE DIARRHEA. IT IS VERY COMMON FOR BREASTFED BABIES OF THIS AGE TO PASS MOTION LIKE THIS. PLEASE STOP ANTIBIOTICS AND ALL MEDICINES. THE BABY WILL NOT REQUIRE PROBIOTICS ALSO.

When the baby takes milk, the stomach expands. Then when it is contracting it sets off a wave form which moves down the intestines and when that wave reaches the lower down rectum, a small quantity of the stool is evacuated out. This is the basis for gastro-colic reflex.

Do not worry unless the kid is having low urine output, is very dull or excessively sleepy, or having blood in motion or green bilious vomiting. You need not worry.

Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.

Wish your kid good health.

Regards,
Dr. Sumanth MBBS, DCH, DNB (Paed).
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Can Sporlac Be Given For Green Diarrhoea In Infants?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. What your kid is having is not diarrhea and it is only a gastro-colic reflux. It is quite common in babies of this age group to pass small amount of diarrhea or loose stools soon after feeds. This need not be treated as diarrhea and especially antibiotics are not indicated. THIS IS NOT INFECTIVE DIARRHEA. IT IS VERY COMMON FOR BREASTFED BABIES OF THIS AGE TO PASS MOTION LIKE THIS. PLEASE STOP ANTIBIOTICS AND ALL MEDICINES. THE BABY WILL NOT REQUIRE PROBIOTICS ALSO. When the baby takes milk, the stomach expands. Then when it is contracting it sets off a wave form which moves down the intestines and when that wave reaches the lower down rectum, a small quantity of the stool is evacuated out. This is the basis for gastro-colic reflex. Do not worry unless the kid is having low urine output, is very dull or excessively sleepy, or having blood in motion or green bilious vomiting. You need not worry. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. Regards, Dr. Sumanth MBBS, DCH, DNB (Paed).