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Loose motions for baby
Hello doctor my son 6 months old now. Since last night he doing loose motions Nearly 10 times and 99F fever also can i use ( ofloxacin & metronidazole suspension ) Diof for loose motions . Please suggest me doctor how much dose used for this baby recently iam start to feed semi solid food like banana puree and cerlac.
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Give enterogermina liquid two times, zinc syp for 14 days...plenty of liquid orally...
Dint use antibiotic without pediatrician's advice...
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continue banana, give pomegranate juice and curd..
wait for 2to3 days..
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Most of the times loose stool are secondary to viral infection. Therefore antibiotics won't be of any help.
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keep your baby hydrated and with this much frequency: see a doctor or do tele consultation
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Give plenty of liquids/ breast feed to maintain hydration.
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Give Syr Bifilac 2.5 ml thrice daily for 3-5 days
Syr Z & D 1 ml once daily for 14 days
Continue complementary feeds, if started.
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Dr. Soumalya Kundu
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Kolkata
In loose motions maintaining hydration is very important..give ORS after every stool,starting antibiotics on day 1 will not be very usefull, since most are viral in this age
Give nestum rice , mashed rice with dal pureed form , continue breast feeding
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Consult online for a better advice
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