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Can A Child Be Given Antinal For Egypt Tummy?
Hi there - very quick question. I'm going to Egypt and no doubt we (family) will get the infamous 'Egypt tummy'. Antinal (aka nifuroxazide) is apparently the thing said to be effective to cure. I have a 2yr old. Is it ok for him to have? If so, how much can I give? Is is 1 capsule twice a day? I think a capule is 200mg.... Any ideas?
Thu, 29 Jan 2015
Antinal (nifuroxazide) can be used to treat 'Egypt tummy' in children. Nifuroxazide 100 mg capsule (available) 1 such thrice daily for 5 days should be ideal for a child of 2 years of age. It can be given to a child of such an age without worrying.
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