Question
My child is one year old. They started having diarrhea yesterday, with three episodes. Today, the frequency has increased to six times. At noon, they had a third of a packet, which they have eaten twice. The stool is quite loose and sticky. Is this situation severe? Can they take this medication? For how many days?
Answer
Observe the changes in your baby’s stool. If there is improvement, you can continue to administer the medication; if there is no improvement for two consecutive days, consider changing the medication; if the condition remains normal after taking the medication, you can continue for 1 to 2 doses, but do not exceed the recommended amount. If the situation does not improve, it may be acute enteritis. The medication taken may be effective, but it is necessary to continue observing for a few days or to go to the hospital for a check-up to confirm the condition and conduct a regular stool examination.