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Diarrhea after taking antibiotic

2021-07-19 10:57:51
My 6 month old baby has fever, cold and severe cough.Doctor has prescribed him medicine like Microcef-50 dry syrup,Allercet Cold ,Ambrodil-S and ibugesic plus etc. He  is now passing watery stools. Can I give him Loperamide.
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No. Don't give loperamide. It is not recommended.
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watery stools are part of viral illness. visit your doctor again. watch for dehydration .probiotics would help.

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It is better if you add some probiotics.
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Consult paediatrician for further guidance
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Look for signs of dehydration like lethargy/reduced urine output

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Hello, give probiotic sporolac sachet 1/2 sachet mrng and evng For loose motions .

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