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How Long Will It Take To Cure Diarrhea After Medication?

Hi Doctor, My kid is 1yr 5 months old. She is suffering from loose motion for the past 4 days. Today is 5th day. I consulted her pediatrician. He suggested Gnorm powder and electrobion. But still she has not recovered. The stool is in green, yellowish green, brownish yellow, some times too much wattery, few occurances semi solid, also muccus form. please advice me if there is anything to worry.I gave around 500 ml of electrobion last 2 days.
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
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Diarrhoea takes 3 to 7 days to stop in children. As long as you are maintaining hydration and electrolyte status nothing will happen. Ask your pediatritian about starting Oral zinc preparation. It shortens diarrhoea course and prevents recurrence
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How Long Will It Take To Cure Diarrhea After Medication?

Diarrhoea takes 3 to 7 days to stop in children. As long as you are maintaining hydration and electrolyte status nothing will happen. Ask your pediatritian about starting Oral zinc preparation. It shortens diarrhoea course and prevents recurrence