What is the best medicine to give a child for diarrhea?

With moderate to severe diarrhea, your child may need to drink an ORS (oral rehydration solution) like Pedialyte® to help prevent dehydration. An ORS replaces the electrolytes (salts) and fluids that your child needs. Sports drinks and home remedies should not be used instead.

What is the best treatment for baby diarrhea?

Breastfed Babies with Frequent, Watery Diarrhea:

  • Give your baby breastmilk more often.
  • Also, give extra fluid if breast milk isn’t keeping up with the fluid losses. You can use formula or ORS (Pedialyte).
  • Solid foods: If on baby foods, continue them. Cereals are best.

Can babies take Imodium?

Don’t give Imodium to children younger than 2 years. Use only the liquid form for children who are 2–5 years of age. Don’t give Imodium to your child for longer than one day. Call your child’s doctor if your child has diarrhea for longer than one day or has black and tarry stools or stools with blood or pus.

When do you need antibiotics for diarrhea?

Antibiotics May Be Needed If the diarrhea is being caused by a bacterial infection, your doctor will prescribe antibiotics to help you feel better. During an office visit, you may undergo a blood test or be asked to provide a stool sample to determine the cause of your symptoms.

Does Covid start with diarrhea?

Diarrhoea is an early sign of COVID-19, starting on the first day of infection and building in intensity during the first week. It usually lasts for an average of two to three days, but can last up to seven days in adults.

How do you treat Covid diarrhea?

Rest and Drink Fluids. Get plenty of rest and stay well hydrated. Fever, vomiting, and diarrhea can lead to significant dehydration, which can make you feel worse.

What antibiotic treats diarrhea?

Presently, azithromycin is the preferred first-line antibiotic for the treatment of acute watery diarrhea (single dose 500 mg), as well as for febrile diarrhea and dysentery (single dose 1000 mg).

What is the best natural remedy for diarrhea?

A diet known as BRAT may also quickly relieve diarrhea. BRAT stands for bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. This diet is effective due to the bland nature of these foods, and the fact that they’re starchy, low-fiber foods. These foods have a binding effect in the digestive tract to make stools bulkier.

Is loperamide safe for babies?

The use of loperamide is not recommended in the treatment of infants and young children with acute diarrhoea. S Afr Med J 1995; 85: 885-887. Loperamide in higher than recommended doses reduces stool output and duration of acute diarrhoea in infants receiving intravenous fluids for rehydration.

What age can take Diatabs?

Children below 12 years old should not take Diatabs®. The loperamide in Diatabs® slows down intestinal movement and reduces fluid and salt loss in the intestines.