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Is it ok to give kaopectate (kaolin and pectin) to a toddler?

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No: We never recommend any medications to stop diarrhea. You may give florastor, which is a natural bacteria, and that may help the diarrhea resolve quicker.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 1/13/2014

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