Dr. Olivier Fontaine presented Diarrhea Management for children where besides Oralit Low Osmolarity, ZINC is given for 10 consecutive days as treatment for diarrhea and also to continue breast feeding or feeding, providing antibiotic selectively and the last one is giving advice to mothers.  Health Department P2ML Diarrhea Sub Directorate supported by  IDAI created its Indonesian version which was launched in Plenary Session in the form of LINTAS DIARE  fan and displayed of vertical banners.

LINTAS DIARE or FIVE STEPS TO TREAT DIARRHEA mentions the following diarrhea treatment for children:

1. Oralit with new formula  (Low Osmolarity ORS), it can reduce nausea and vomiting. Give it soon to children with diarrhea case  to prevent and treat dehydration.
2. ZINC is provided for 10 consecutive days to reduce duration and severity of diarrhea and improve body immunity towards recurrence of diarrhea for the next 2 to 3 months. ZINC can also restore child’s appetite.
3. Breastfeeding and food feeding are continued depending on the child’s age with the same menu during healthy period of the child to prevent losing weight and nutrition.
4. Should not give antibiotic unless for such indications: bloody diarrhoea, cholera
5. Advice for mothers or care givers: please return immediately (to doctor or health service) whenever appears fever, bloody feces, repetitious vomit, (kid) eat or drink less, extreme thirst, or diarrhea is getting more often or it has not got better in 3 days.

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