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1.5 yr old baby is having loose motions 8 times since morning not responsible to powergyl and zifi. Otherwise child active and no dehydration is present. Today doctor started syp colistin. Is colistin safe in kids. Pls tell wether I should start or not
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Don't use colistin, give adequate hydration and other medication for loose stools
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Give enterogermina respules 1.2 ml thrice daily for 3 days , maintain hydration . Start oflox. Take consultation I will guide u
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