Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Loose motions for baby
My baby is passing yellow watery loose stools since two days. Went to the doctor yesterday. Prescribed antibiotic ofloxacin and metronidazole suspension siggesting bacterial infection. I did not give the medicine because ofloxacin is a no for children below 18years. Can anyone please suggest any other medicine for my baby.
Answers (3)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Greetings as most of the infections are viral there is no need of antibiotics
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+126
Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Give supplements probiotics
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Ajit Bhandarge
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Jalna
No Need of antibiotics just give probiotics and zinc supplement.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.