Patient's question:
My baby is taking anti-diarrheal medication mixed with 25ml of water, but the baby refuses to drink it every time, and I have to force-feed it by pinching its nose. It's very painful to have to administer 25ml so many times. Can the amount of water be reduced so that the number of times it needs to be administered can be lessened?Doctor's answer:
The antidiarrheal medication is originally a liquid and does not require dilution with water. Too much water can affect the efficacy of the medicine. It is recommended not to pinch the baby's nose when administering the medication to avoid choking, as this can lead to coughing. Drinking the medicine slowly is more effective. Actually, the baby's body is still too fragile, and physical therapy can be used for illness. If the baby has poor digestion, fruits like dragon fruit can be consumed as they are easy to digest. Excessive medication can produce antibodies, which can harm the baby's body.