Question
Recently, the child has been experiencing diarrhea despite normal diet at home, without spicy food or takeout. Concerned about the potential negative impact of diarrhea on the child’s gastrointestinal health, I would like to know which medications should be administered to stop the diarrhea.
Answer
Children have different drug metabolism due to their physiological characteristics and medication regulations. The dosage for adults may be too much for children, leading to adverse drug reactions. Therefore, when selecting anti-diarrheal medications for children, the following points should be considered: first, choose medications specifically designed for children. These drugs follow the physiological characteristics and medication regulations of children and have undergone rigorous clinical trials, offering the advantages of reasonable composition, accurate dosage, and high drug safety. Parents should choose professional pediatric medications. In addition, when selecting pediatric medications, parents can identify the green OTC (Over-The-Counter) logo, which indicates these drugs belong to the highest safety category in pharmaceuticals and are safer to use.