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What Is The Ideal Diet For A Child Suffering From Fever And Loose Stools?

MY SON IS 2 YRS AND 3 MONTHS OLD AND HAS GOT HIGH FEVER AROUND 103 AND LOOSE STOOLS TOO. DR SUGESSTED TO TAKE MEFTAL P FOR FEVER AND OFM SUSPENSION ND DURALAC FOR LOOSE STOOLS. HE IS STILL NOT ALRIGHT AND IS THIS DOSAGE SUFFICIENT? HIS WT : 15KGS . WATS THE IDEAL DIET FOR HIM? HE REFUSES TO TAKE ANY FOOD.
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Most often such episodes are caused due to certain viral infections. Irrespective of treatment it might take 3-7 days to recover. Meftal P contains mefenamic acid and is effective in bringing down the temperature. 60 mg of Meftal P is ideal for your child of 15 kgs. OFM contains an antibiotic. Since you have started it you should complete the course. It might be hard to make a child eat when ill or when on such medicines like OFM (it contains metronidazole which affects taste). Giving a regular rice based diet high on green leafy vegetables, free for wheat and milk (for a week) is ideal for the child. A low fat and spice content is preferable. Oral rehydration solution (ORS) needs to be given to make up for the lost salts and water. Plenty of fluids need to be given.
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What Is The Ideal Diet For A Child Suffering From Fever And Loose Stools?

Most often such episodes are caused due to certain viral infections. Irrespective of treatment it might take 3-7 days to recover. Meftal P contains mefenamic acid and is effective in bringing down the temperature. 60 mg of Meftal P is ideal for your child of 15 kgs. OFM contains an antibiotic. Since you have started it you should complete the course. It might be hard to make a child eat when ill or when on such medicines like OFM (it contains metronidazole which affects taste). Giving a regular rice based diet high on green leafy vegetables, free for wheat and milk (for a week) is ideal for the child. A low fat and spice content is preferable. Oral rehydration solution (ORS) needs to be given to make up for the lost salts and water. Plenty of fluids need to be given.