Loose stools after albendazole scrup

2025-06-09 08:20:14
Hello, my baby is 13months old, I gave albendazole scrup 5ml yesterday night... Now 3 times his stools are very loose and watery...
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✅ Possible Cause Albendazole can irritate the gastrointestinal tract and cause mild side effects such as: Loose stools Abdominal discomfort Nausea ⚠️ When to Worry Seek medical attention if: Loose stools persist beyond 24–48 hours There is blood or mucus in stool Associated with fever, vomiting, or signs of dehydration (dry mouth, reduced urine output, lethargy) 💧 What You Can Do Hydration is key: Give ORS (oral rehydration solution), especially if a child. Bland diet: Easily digestible foods like rice, curd, banana, and toast. Avoid spicy or oily foods until stools normalize. Add curd to the diet

Answered2025-06-09 09:02:21

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Greetings it's normal post albendazole

Answered2025-06-09 08:58:53

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Can cause

Answered2025-06-14 06:35:21

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1.Loose stools after giving Albendazole syrup is common side effect of this syrup, it's normal only. For loose stools give following medicines: Give Enterogermina respules 1 tube morning and night for 3days Give ZN 20 drops 1ml daily once for 3 days

Answered2025-06-09 15:24:12

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It can happen after albendazole Make sure the child is hydrated well by giving ORS and lots of water Seek medical advice if the loose stools are persistent beyond 24hrs

Answered2025-06-09 15:18:45

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