My son is 9 month old ,and iam giving him SDL3 and vitcal B12 in the morning one time,and now my son doing loose motions can I give him zinc powder syrup for loose motions

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plz consult doctor.

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yes, you can give zinc supplement in loose motion. 
1)Give ORS to the baby at regular intervals to keep dehydration at bay.
2)Rice kanji, buttermilk, lentil soup, coconut water is good during loose motion.
3)Banana,Apple and curd-rice is one of the best during loose motion.
4)If you are breastfeeding your baby then you should continue feeding your child. 
5)Keep the diet simple and bland,like boiles carrot puree, boiled potatoes, daal- Khichdi,sabudana kheer. You can add nutmeg, fennel seeds, ginger in preparation.
6) Avoid dairy products. No glucose water.
7) Do Consult your paedritician if stool consistency is watery, foul smelling, more frequent, bloody, pee count is less than 5-6 times.

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Hello dear parent! Avoid self medication. Try giving ORS. If the problem is severe better consult your child’s doctor for a personal evaluation and seek further advice. Follow your doctor’s advice diligently. Supplements should be given only on doctor’s advice. Good luck and take care.