What medicine does rotavirus enteritis take

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Rotavirus enteritis (osmotic or malabsorptive diarrhea) refers to infantile diarrhea caused by rotavirus (RV) infection, which mostly occurs in autumn and winter. Investigation shows that about 50% of hospitalized children with diarrhea are caused by RV. So, what medicine does rotavirus enteritis take?

What medicine does rotavirus enteritis take

First, antiviral treatment. Ribavirin (ribavirin): the dosage of injection is 10-15 mg / (kg body weight · day), divided into two intramuscular injections or intravenous drip; ribavirin tablets can also be taken orally, 10 mg for less than 1 year old, 20 mg for more than 1 year old, three times a day. Ribavirin is a broad-spectrum antiviral drug, which is widely used in clinic

Second, gastrointestinal mucosal protectants can be used. Commonly used is double octahedral montmorillonite powder, such as kentrin and montmorillonite (Smecta), is currently recommended by experts for the treatment of infantile enteritis effective drugs. Dosage: less than 1 year old, 1 bag per day; 1-2 years old, 1-2 bags per day; 2-3 years old, 2-3 bags per day. Take orally 50ml warm water three times.

Finally, microecological agents can be used. The most effective preparations are Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium bifidum and Bifidobacterium bifidum. There are other support and symptomatic treatment. For children with malnutrition, it is appropriate to supplement trace elements such as zinc and iron, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B12 and folic acid, and anisodamine and promethazine can also be used symptomatically

matters needing attention

1. Maintain good personal food and environmental hygiene 2. Wash hands after going to the toilet before handling food or eating 3. Wear gloves and wash hands thoroughly when cleaning vomit, feces and diapers 4. Clean and disinfect contaminated articles and surfaces