Loperamide Health Feed

No, you must not give roko to babies below 12 months or even more than a 1-year child and I would say even adults. Only ORS needs to be given and the cause of diarrhoea in an infant less than one year is bottle feeding and you must stop it and feed only breast and other feeds with spoon

Avoid outside food, fried, masala and fast food. Take ORS for preventing dehydration. Drink boiled/ treated water. Homeopathy has very good treatment for your problem. No side effects. Homeopathic treatment is painless and safe. Please take homeopathic medicine Podophyllum 200-once daily in the morning for 5 days. Consult me through “Lybrate text consult” for further comprehensive treatment.Rs 149

No. It causes more harm than good. Is the baby passing urine 8-10 times per day, having good appetite and activity and gaining weight? If yes to all the above, you shouldn't be worried. Continue breastfeeding at a higher frequency.
In case of lethargy, decreased feeding, decreased urine output and blood in stool, contact a pediatrician immediately.

Dear lybrateuser,
- One dose should not have any significant harmful effect, have plenty of fluids including water to clear the system.

Safety of any medications depend upon the trimester of pregnancy. By default, one should avoid medicines untill it is absolutely necessary. If you feel so, speak to your gynaec about a safe option.

You maybe suffering from acute gasteroenteritis. It could be caused by food poisoning or viral or bacterial infection. You need to keep your body hydrated by drinking isotonic fluids like ors. You can take anti diarrhea medicine and anti vomiting medicine. If your symptoms persist, you will need to do blood tests and stool tests. You should take some soups or porridges like rice soup or porridge with added salt to supplement the lost fluid from your body. Natural fruit juices and coconut water i...more

It is to be used in emergency cases for stopping the frequency of loosemotions and it’s better not to use it frequently

For what reason are you taking eldoper. Since how many days you been taking this. Are you suffering from diarrhoea. What is the necessity you are worried about resistance. Your question seems incomplete do write me personally for further sorting of your doubt.

prevent or reduce loose stools :
dietary changes to avoid foods triggering loose stools.
consuming foods high in fiber.
taking anti-diarrhea medication, such as Imodium. Imodium is available for purchase over the counter or online.
staying hydrated.
consuming probiotics.

You can take Roko in emergency now but drink lot of ORS or any water and Redotil is the best to take