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Zinc Vomit

2024-05-20 12:39:38
Hi my daughter is 8 months old. Recently my paediatrician has given her zinc drops. Soon after giving her zinc she vomited badly. So I stopped giving her but doc said to give her then today i gave so again vomited badly. Why is this happening ? Pls help and she even had loose motions after that with bad smell
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Zinc is known to cause vomitting sometimes. Can omit it. Give ors for loose stools

Answered2024-05-20 13:32:50

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Give after 2 days . As she is having vomiting . Give probiotic for loose stools

Answered2024-05-20 13:11:22

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Can stop zinc,it sometimes causes vomiting in some children.Can plan on giving WHO ors ,sporlac sachets if necessary.Maintain hydration.Tq

Answered2024-05-20 13:08:39

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Give after 2 days

Answered2024-06-15 03:27:44

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Consult pediatrician physically for further examination

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Zinc is common to cause vomiting So can avoid it Not compulsory

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