Diarrhoea — Uganda (General Pediatric population)
Hydration
Prevent/correct dehydration with ORS or IV fluids according to treatment plans A, B, or C. Find and treat the cause.
Zinc Supplementation
Routinely use zinc supplementation, 20 mg/day for children >6 months for 10-14 days.
Persistent/Chronic Diarrhoea
Vitamin A (6-11mo: 100,000 IU; 1-6yr: 200,000 IU). Adults only: Codeine phosphate 30 mg every 8-12 hours as required.
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