Q. My child is suffering from diarrhea. Which syrup is better? Zinc acetate or zinc sulfate?
Dear Doctor,
My child is suffering from diarrhea. Which syrup is better? Zinc acetate or zinc sulfate?
Give me advice.
Hi,
Thank you for your query on icliniq.
The treatment of diarrhea comprises of:
- Oral probiotic.
- Oral rehydration solution to prevent dehydration.
- Oral zinc supplementation for 2 weeks. You can give drops or syrup containing Zinc acetate in prescribed dose.
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