Patient's question:
A one-year-old child started having diarrhea yesterday, with three episodes. Today, the frequency has increased to six episodes. At noon, one-third of a package was taken twice. The stool is quite loose and sticky. Is this situation serious? Is it okay to take this medicine? How many days should it be taken?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Carefully observe the changes in BB's stool. If it improves, you can continue taking the medication. If it remains the same after 2 days, consider switching to a different medication. If the medication brings normal results, you can reinforce it 1-2 times, but avoid overconsumption. If it still doesn't improve, it may be because your child has acute gastroenteritis. The medication you are taking is effective, but you may need to continue taking it for a few more days and wait to see. Alternatively, you can take your child to the hospital for a check-up to confirm the condition, have a stool test done, and then decide.