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A member asked:

How much immodium should i give my two year old? it's 1mg/7.5 ml

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Do not recommend: Slowing down the intestinal tract to keep in whatever infections or toxins might be causing the diarrhea does not seem like a good idea.

Answered 1/2/2016

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Just 1 mg /dose: After each loose stool, don't exceed 3mg/24 hours, if no improvement, please see your daughter's Pediatrician , wish you both wellness

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/3/2016

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