Question
My child has been crying and not eating much recently. What medication should I give a child for diarrhea?
Answer
First, consider testing the stool to get a clear diagnosis. If it’s due to indigestion, it’s recommended to take Simethicone and Mamylove orally, along with Dinggui Er umbilical cord plaster applied to the navel for treatment; temporarily stop adding or reducing new complementary foods and indigestible foods. Gradually resume after improvement. If necessary, go to the pediatric department of the hospital for intravenous treatment. Extend the interval between breastfeeding. Feed more water. If it’s caused by enteritis, it’s suggested to choose Amoxicillin injection for anti-inflammatory treatment to avoid dehydration. For fever, you can choose oral ibuprofen suspension for fever reduction treatment. Hope this helps, and wish your baby a speedy recovery.