Can zinc acetate 50mg can be given to 4

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Can zinc acetate 50mg can be given to 4 years old for loose motions instead of z&s 20mg. Please advise

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Dr. Harit Bansal

Pediatrician 17 yrs exp Sonipat

No only 10 mg od is the dose

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Dr. Gaurav Gupta Pediatrician 28 yrs exp Mohali Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Gaurav Gupta

Pediatrician 28 yrs exp Mohali

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Since 20mg is the dose you can give less than half a tablet once a day for loose motion

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