Question
A neighbor’s child has developed vomiting and diarrhea symptoms due to a change in formula milk, although the vomiting has stopped, the diarrhea persists. How should one handle infant and toddler diarrhea? Is it safe to use anti-diarrheal medication during severe diarrhea? How should the dosage be calculated?
Answer
For infant and toddler diarrhea, treatment should be targeted at the underlying cause, excluding malabsorption or viral infection-induced intestinal flu. Under physician guidance, appropriate anti-diarrheal medications can be used. The dosage should be based on the severity of diarrhea and the child’s weight, strictly following medical instructions or carefully reading the medication instructions to avoid overdosing.