Which of the following statements is true about zinc supplementation in childhood diarrhea?
Correct Answer: 10 mg/day in children <6 months; 20 mg/day in children >6 months
Description: Ans. A. 10mg/day in children <6 months; 20mg/day in children >6 monthsOral zinc supplementation is recommended in all children with acute diarrhea. It should be given at a dose of 10mg/day in children <6 months; and 20mg/day in children >6 months for a total duration of 14 days.
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