My son has been suffering from stomach upset and loose stools 3 to 4 times a day for the past five days. I am currently giving him an Econorm sachet daily along with ORS. Can I safely give him Ziprax (Cefixime) as I did when he was an infant, and if so, what is the correct dosage for him now? | Apollo Pharmacy

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My son has been suffering from stomach upset and loose stools 3 to 4 times a day for the past five days. I am currently giving him an Econorm sachet daily along with ORS. Can I safely give him Ziprax (Cefixime) as I did when he was an infant, and if so, what is the correct dosage for him now?

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My son has been suffering from stomach upset and loose stools 3 to 4 times a day for the past five days. I am currently giving him an Econorm sachet daily along with ORS. Can I safely give him Ziprax (Cefixime) as I did when he was an infant, and if so, what is the correct dosage for him now?

Asked by Male, 30 · 2 months ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

2 months ago

Please do not give your son cefixime without consulting his paediatrician first. Most childhood diarrhoea is viral, and antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections; using them unnecessarily can actually worsen stomach upset. Additionally, pediatric dosages must be calculated precisely based on your child's current weight, so his previous infant dose is no longer appropriate or safe. It is excellent that you are giving him oral rehydration salts and a probiotic. Please continue these to keep him hydrated, and visit his doctor to determine if he truly needs an antibiotic and to get the correct dosage.

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My son has been suffering from stomach upset and loose stools 3 to 4 times a day for the past five days. I am currently giving him an Econorm sachet daily along with ORS. Can I safely give him Ziprax (Cefixime) as I did when he was an infant, and if so, what is the correct dosage for him now?

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