What is the recommended zinc supplementation in addition to ORS for children under 5 with acute diarrhoea, according to WHO guidelines?...

Question

What is the recommended zinc supplementation in addition to ORS for children under 5 with acute diarrhoea, according to WHO guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Zinc 20 mg daily for 10-14 days for children ≥6 months; 10 mg daily for infants

Answer

Zinc 5 mg daily for 3 days

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Zinc is not recommended in acute diarrhoea

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Zinc 100 mg single dose

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Zinc 50 mg daily for 5 days

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Zinc Supplementation in Diarrhoea