Is there a more effective medicine for my 5-month-old baby's watery diarrhea, which has lasted for 7 days (3 to 4 times a day), since Metrogyl syrup did not help and he is now taking Z & D drops and Econorm sachets? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Is there a more effective medicine for my 5-month-old baby's watery diarrhea, which has lasted for 7 days (3 to 4 times a day), since Metrogyl syrup did not help and he is now taking Z & D drops and Econorm sachets?

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Is there a more effective medicine for my 5-month-old baby's watery diarrhea, which has lasted for 7 days (3 to 4 times a day), since Metrogyl syrup did not help and he is now taking Z & D drops and Econorm sachets?

Asked by Female, 24 · 12 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

12 days ago

Continuing Z & D (zinc) and Econorm (probiotic) is excellent, as they safely support gut healing. Since Metrogyl (metronidazole) did not help, the diarrhea is likely viral, meaning antibiotics are not necessary. The most important step right now is preventing dehydration. Please offer oral rehydration salts (ORS) in small, frequent sips alongside continued breastfeeding or formula feeding. Do not start any new medications without a pediatrician's examination. Please consult your doctor promptly for a physical evaluation, and seek immediate care if your baby becomes lethargic, has sunken eyes, or cannot keep fluids down.

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Is there a more effective medicine for my 5-month-old baby's watery diarrhea, which has lasted for 7 days (3 to 4 times a day), since Metrogyl syrup did not help and he is now taking Z & D drops and Econorm sachets?

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