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Dysentery loose motion for 2 year old ch
My son is having loose motion watery shall I give O2 syrup if yes how much ml should be given and how many times a day and when should be given after food or before
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I need exact weight, age and exact status of childs condition...don't give antibiotics as mostly diarrhea is due to viral infection in children...rest u can contact me for any further query
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O2 is antibiotics should not be taken off label or from medical store
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Focus on hydration - water intake. Watch for fever , other symptoms including bloody stools and activity
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No , don't give it's an antibiotic
Usually 90% of diarrhoea are Viral infection only so no need to use antibiotic O2 SYRUP
USE these medicines:
Enterogermina thrice daily 1 tube morning afternoon and night for 3days
• Syrup Zinconia 5ml once daily for 3days
• ORS 1 sachet in 1litre of water and give 100ml every 2nd hourly
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