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Child Have Loose Motion. Taking Enterogermina, Bacigyl N But Of No Use. What To Do?
My son is 15 months old , he is sufeering with loosemotions-4-5 times since last 2-3 days, I gave him enterogermina 1 dose morning & 1 night as per last prescription for 3 days, along with Bacigyl N, prescribed by Dr 1 month ago when he last had loosemotions.But still he is having loosemotion though the motions are 3-4 times now.Is it safe.
Thu, 25 Apr 2013
Hi,
Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.
I advise you not to use the medications of the previous prescriptions as there are many causes for diarrhea like bacteria, virus and protozoa organisms which require no antibiotic in many instances.
You can continue enterogermina as it is probiotic and helps to restore healthy gut flora.
Stop antibiotic bacigyl-N.
The main thing in loose stools is to monitor and maintain hydration of the child.
Give sips of oral rehydration fluids such as Pedialyte, coconut water, and lemon water to maintain hydration.
Monitor his hydration by activity, skin turgor, urine output, and moist tongue.
Consult your Pediatrician for physical examination and for specific treatment .
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.
I advise you not to use the medications of the previous prescriptions as there are many causes for diarrhea like bacteria, virus and protozoa organisms which require no antibiotic in many instances.
You can continue enterogermina as it is probiotic and helps to restore healthy gut flora.
Stop antibiotic bacigyl-N.
The main thing in loose stools is to monitor and maintain hydration of the child.
Give sips of oral rehydration fluids such as Pedialyte, coconut water, and lemon water to maintain hydration.
Monitor his hydration by activity, skin turgor, urine output, and moist tongue.
Consult your Pediatrician for physical examination and for specific treatment .
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
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Hi,
Firstly any old prescription should not be repeated in children because the dose would vary according to the weight and self medication is always a dangerous situation wherein the responsibility of the ill effect of the medication remains with the parents and not the doctor.
Most of the diarrhoeas are viral in nature and would subside in 5 days. However if in 3 days there is no response and dehydration sets in then the child would require to be assessed by his doctor.
Bye
Take Care.
Firstly any old prescription should not be repeated in children because the dose would vary according to the weight and self medication is always a dangerous situation wherein the responsibility of the ill effect of the medication remains with the parents and not the doctor.
Most of the diarrhoeas are viral in nature and would subside in 5 days. However if in 3 days there is no response and dehydration sets in then the child would require to be assessed by his doctor.
Bye
Take Care.
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