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My son is 2 years old and suffering from loose motions from yesterday please tell me about some best medicines?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Loose stools: I prefer not to use medicines but rather change in diet for a few days. Eliminate milk and milk products except for lemon or vanilla yogurt. Give bananas,rice, fresh apples,dry toast or Cheerios and yogurt for 3-5 days. The motions will harden up!

Answered 7/31/2014

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