What is the recommended dosage and preparation method of Electral (ORS) powder for an exclusively breastfed 3.5-month-old infant experiencing diarrhea?
For your 3.5-month-old baby, please continue frequent breastfeeding, as breast milk provides vital fluids and antibodies. To prepare Electral (oral rehydration salts), dissolve one standard sachet completely in one liter of clean, boiled, and cooled water. Never mix it with milk or formula. Offer your baby small, frequent sips?about 1 to 2 teaspoons (5 to 10 ml) using a clean spoon or syringe every few minutes, especially after each loose stool. If you notice signs of dehydration, fever, or if she refuses to feed, please contact your pediatrician right away.
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What is the recommended dosage and preparation method of Electral (ORS) powder for an exclusively breastfed 3.5-month-old infant experiencing diarrhea?