Which medication to treat baby's diarrhea?

Most babies have diarrhea several times during their first few years. What medicine should your baby take to treat this digestive disorder?

• If your baby has more than three loose or watery stools a day, it's called acute diarrhea.
• The major risk of acute diarrhea is dehydration, so you should rehydrate your baby frequently.
• First, use an oral rehydration solution dissolved in low mineralized water.
• If the diarrhea persists, your pediatrician may prescribe medication appropriate to your child's age, or probiotics.