Recommend dosage for kids diahorriea

2020-11-27 14:26:50
Need dosage for oflox oz syrup for loose stools for 3 years old kid. For how many days, it can be given. Kindly recommend the diet too, for the kid weighing13 kgs.
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Give rice,banana,curd,khichdi,apple, Give ORS and zinc syp for diarrhoea... Oflox oz is a antibiotic, combination is not required and antibiotic should be given after doctor's advice....

Answered2020-11-27 15:20:51

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No need to give antibiotics without prescription .Diarrhea in children need only ORS fluid sip by sip and do not need any other treatment unless it is dysentery ie blood in stool . So please refrain from abusing antibiotics , you are harming the child .

Answered2020-11-27 15:12:17

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OZ should never be used in children due to its side effects
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Econorm sachet twice perday x 3 days

Answered2020-11-27 15:06:56

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Hi. Oz is not recommended in children. Meet a paediatrician for the dosage of antibiotics.
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Give plenty of liquids/ water frequently Avoid diary products. Give rice based diet.

Answered2020-11-27 16:07:37

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