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My son is 4.5 months old. He is completely top feeding. Today he is having loose stools(5 times till now). His doctor gave econorm sachet. but in a hurry i forgot to ask the dose. please advice how much and how many times it should be given? his weight is 7 kg.
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You can give half sachet two times a day or whole sachet once daily. Keep watching symptoms of dehydration.if passing urine 5-6times a day then nothing to worry.
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U can give full econorm sachet once a day in water for 3 to 5 days..
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