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Zincogut Syrup 4ml per day
My son is 2.4 years old, gone through stomach infection with fever, vomiting & diarrhea. Now he is ok but Dr given Zincogut syrup 4 ml per day dose for 15 days. Is it high dose? Or it is fine?
Because on internet I see for 2.4 year old max zinc limit per day is 7mg.
Could you please advise.
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Post diarrhea zinc is given to reduce severity and prevent recurrence. Recommended dose is 20mg once daily for 2 weeks.
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Don't worry it's not a high dose
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Give 20 mg. In diarrhoea dose is different
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Dr. Abhishek Khandelwal
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Raipur
Trust doctors,say no to internet
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