Suggest treatment for persistent loose motion
Patient: My grandson is suffering from toothing and has loose motion one doctor has suggested ofm suspension n there is different opinion that it is not to be given my grand is 1year7 month old loose motion is not in control kindly pls advice that the above medicine can be given to him Doctor: Hi...loose motions form toothing come because the kids of this age keep everything in the mouth and this is cause for viral diarrhea.  Stop OFM - it is an antibiotic.It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry. There is no need to use antibiotics like OFM unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhoea.I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment.