Children’s diarrhea remedies, such as oral rehydration, probiotic, zinc or acetaminophen solutions, can be indicated by the pediatrician to avoid complications such as dehydration, for example.
Diarrhea in babies and children is usually caused by an infection that heals spontaneously, without treatment, resting and increasing fluid intake can be required.
However, if the child has a fever, diarrhea extends for several days, feces are too liquid or the waste is frequent, for example, the doctor may prescribe medicines to help speed up recovery and prevent complications.
7 Remedies for Children’s Diarrhea
Some children’s diarrhea remedies that can be indicated by the pediatrician are:
1. Oral rehydration solutions
Oral Rehydration Therapy (TOU) is the administration of appropriate solutions, with the objective of correcting and preventing the dehydration caused by diarrhea.
Some examples of solutions that can be indicated for oral rehydration are Floralryte, Hydrafix, Rehidrat or Peialyte. Learn more about oral rehydration salts and solutions.
How to use: Oral rehydration solutions should be given to the child gradually throughout the day, especially after each episode of diarrhea or vomiting.
Also read: Peialyte: What is it for and how to take (Peialyte 45, Max and Children)
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2. Probiotics
Probiotics contribute to the normalization of the composition of intestinal microflora, inactivate bacterial toxins, inhibit toxins connection with intestinal receptors, stimulate the immune system and inhibit the toxins induced inflammatory response, creating unfavorable conditions to multiply pathogenic agents, leading to less duration of diarrhea.
The most commonly used probiotics for the treatment of diarrhea are the Saccharomyces boulardii (FLORATIL, REPOFLOR) and Lactobacillus (Colikids, Provance, ZincoPro). See how to use Colikids.
How to use: The dosage depends on the prescribed probiotic and should be performed as indicated by the pediatrician.
3. Zinc
Zinc is a mineral that is related to the maintenance of the intestine epithelial barrier, tissue repair and immune function. During acute diarrhea episodes, there may be zinc deficiency and, therefore, in some cases, the doctor may recommend supplementation with this mineral.
Examples of pediatric remedies are Biozinc Kids, with zinc in composition, and zincro sachets that besides zinc also probiotics in the composition.
How to use: Posology depends on the zinc supplement that is indicated by the pediatrician.
Possible side effects: Generally, zinc supplements are well tolerated and no adverse effects are known with their use.
4. Racecadotril
Racecadotril is a remedy that exerts its antidiarrheal effect by inhibiting intestinal encephalosis, reducing water and electrolytes secretion in the intestines, and is effective in reducing diarrhea.
An example of a drug with racecadotril in the composition for pediatric use is thorfan in sachets.
How to use: The recommended dosage is 1.5 mg/kg body weight three times a day.
Possible side effects: Although it is very rare, adverse reactions may occur such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness and headache.
5. Paracetamol
In some cases, especially if diarrhea is the result of an infection, the child may also have a fever, which can be relieved with an antipyretic, such as paracetamol (Tylenol) or dipyrone (novalgin) orally.
During the episodes of diarrhea, the use of these medicines in the form of suppository should be avoided.
How to use: The dose to administer depends on the child’s weight. See how to give paracetamol or dipyrone to children.
Possible side effects: Although it is rare, allergic reactions may occur in the skin.
6. Ondansetrona
The wavenseron is an antiemetic that can be indicated in cases of gastroenteritis, which in addition to causing diarrhea, can cause vomiting.
This remedy can be used by children over 2 years old, being found as a generic “wavenseron” or with the trade name Vonau.
How to use: The recommended dose for children from 2 to 11 years old is 1 4 mg tablet, up to 3 times a day, or as indicated by the pediatrician. Find out how to give the wanda to children.
In addition to the tablets, wavenseron can also be found in hospitals in the form of injection to apply in the vein, and can be used by children over 6 months, with doses calculated by the doctor according to body weight.
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Ciprofloxacin, like ceftriaxone, can be indicated by the pediatrician in cases of bacterial gastroenteritis or bacterial dysentery caused by bacteria Shigella SP. Know how to identify the symptoms of infection by Shigella.
Other antibiotics that may be recommended by the pediatrician are tetracycline or erythromycin in the case of suspected cholera with severe dehydration.
Antibiotic therapy is generally not indicated in diarrhea in children, except for child diarrhea with blood presence, severe non -intestinal infections, in children less 3 months of age, in primary or secondary immunodeficiency, immunosuppressive therapy or if complication.
How to use: The dose of the antibiotic varies according to the type of antibiotic, and should always be indicated by the pediatrician, individually.
Also read: 7 home remedies to treat diarrhea (and how to do)
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Possible side effects: Antibiotics can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash or serious allergic reactions. Check out the symptoms of severe allergic reaction.
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What not to give the child
The child should not give antidiarrheal remedies, such as Loperamide (imosec), since it reduces intestinal traffic, preventing bacteria and its toxins or other microorganisms from being eliminated by the time.
This can make the diarrhea and bring complications to the child worse.
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