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Diarrhea after taking antibiotic
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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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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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello, give probiotic sporolac sachet 1/2 sachet mrng and evng For loose motions .
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Dr. Sharad Jain
Neonatologist
21 yrs exp
Meerut
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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