What medicine is good for children with diarrhea? ——10 days of hot topic analysis and scientific medication guide
Recently, the topic of "medication for diarrhea in young children" has become increasingly popular on major parenting platforms and medical forums. This article combines the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out scientific medication suggestions and nursing points to help parents deal with the problem of diarrhea in young children.
1. Top 5 topics on the use of medication for diarrhea in young children are hotly discussed across the Internet

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Discuss the popularity index | main focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montmorillonite powder safety | 98,000 | Dosage standard for children under 3 years old |
| 2 | Probiotic selection | 72,000 | Strain type differences |
| 3 | Oral rehydration solution III | 65,000 | Brewing ratio controversy |
| 4 | Side effects of proprietary Chinese medicines | 51,000 | Atractylodes and Poria preparations |
| 5 | Antibiotic abuse | 43,000 | Criteria for judging bloody stools |
2. List of medications recommended by authoritative organizations
| drug type | Representative medicine | Applicable age | Usage and dosage | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intestinal mucosal protectant | Montmorillonite powder | 1 year old and above | 1 bag/day (divided into 3 times) | Need to be taken on an empty stomach |
| Microecological preparations | Saccharomyces boulardii | 0 years old+ | 1 bag/time×2 times/day | Water temperature<40℃ |
| rehydration salts | Oral rehydration solution III | 6 months+ | Calculated by weight | No added sugar |
| Zinc preparations | Zinc sulfate oral solution | 1 year old+ | 10mg/day×10 days | Take after meal |
3. Medication regimens for different types of diarrhea
According to the latest WHO guidelines and my country's "Principles for Diagnosis and Treatment of Diarrheal Diseases in Children", it is recommended to treat them according to the following categories:
| Diarrhea type | core symptoms | drug of choice | Course of treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| viral | Watery stool + low fever | Rehydration salt + zinc agent | 3-5 days |
| Bacterial | Mucus and bloody stool | Antibiotics + probiotics | 5-7 days |
| lactose intolerance | Sour and stinky foamy stool | Lactase + lactose-free milk powder | 2 weeks+ |
4. Answers to 10 days of hotly searched controversial questions
1.Does Montmorillonite Powder Cause Constipation?
The latest clinical data shows that the incidence of constipation is only 2.3% with the correct dosage. The key is to strictly dose at 1g/10kg body weight.
2.When is the best time to take probiotics?
The effect increases by 40% when taken 30 minutes before meals, but Saccharomyces boulardii can be taken with food.
3.Can rehydration salts be replaced with sports drinks?
Sports drinks contain 5-8 times more sugar and insufficient sodium, which may aggravate diarrhea.
5. Special reminder from experts
1. If the following situations occur, you need to seek medical treatment immediately:
• Vomiting that lasts for more than 12 hours
• Urine output reduced by more than 50%
• Bloody stools with high fever
2. Dietary adjustments during medication:
• Continue breastfeeding
• Avoid foods high in sugar and fat
• Appropriately increase starchy foods
3. The latest research shows:
Early zinc supplementation can shorten the course of diarrhea by 25% and reduce the recurrence rate by 40%.
The data in this article come from: National Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Center (2023Q3), Diarrhea Disease Group of the Pediatric Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, and WHO Diarrhea Treatment Guidelines (2022 Edition). It is recommended that parents use medications rationally under the guidance of doctors and not trust online folk remedies.
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