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Zinc Supplementation

for Gastroenteritis

Zinc supplementation during acute gastroenteritis particularly in children. Reduces severity and duration of diarrhoea.

How it works

Zinc is essential for gut epithelial repair and immune function. Diarrhoea causes significant zinc losses.

What to watch for

WHO recommends zinc supplementation for children with diarrhoea in developing countries. Beneficial in zinc-deficient populations.

Community experience

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